Fremont, California vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 25.6% cheaper than Fremont, California.

You would need a salary of $55,785 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fremont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is cheaper than Fremont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Fremont, California
Fremont, CA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Fremont, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower