Holland, Michigan vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 81.0% more expensive than Holland, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $135,757 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Holland, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Holland, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Holland, Michigan
Holland, MI vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Holland, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.0% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher