Costa Mesa, California vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 7.3% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $69,558 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
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  7.3% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
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  Personal
  0.3% lower
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