Atwater, California vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 50.0% more expensive than Atwater, California.

You would need a salary of $120,036 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atwater, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Atwater, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Atwater, California
Atwater, CA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Atwater, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher