Haverhill, Massachusetts vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 41.1% more expensive than Haverhill, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $70,530 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Haverhill, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Haverhill, Massachusetts
Haverhill, MA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Haverhill, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower