Grand Blanc, Michigan vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 77.9% more expensive than Grand Blanc, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $88,943 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Grand Blanc, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Grand Blanc, Michigan
Grand Blanc, MI vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Grand Blanc, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.9% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  300.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher