Bella Vista, Arkansas vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 77.5% more expensive than Bella Vista, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $88,751 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bella Vista, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Bella Vista, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Bella Vista, Arkansas
Bella Vista, AR vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Bella Vista, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.5% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  301.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher