Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 85.3% more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $81,524 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Harrisonburg, Virginia
Harrisonburg, VA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Harrisonburg, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.3% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  69.6% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher