Berkeley, California vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 30.8% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $51,899 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% lower
      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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower