Golden, Colorado vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 10.3% more expensive than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $55,151 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Golden, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower