Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 52.3% more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $60,905 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Colorado Springs, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher