What is a pro or con of living in Lake Forest Park, Washingtoncompared to Index, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 119% more expensive in Lake Forest Park.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Forest Park, Washington copmared to Index, Washington?

A salary of $75,000 in Index, Washington should increase to $120,315 in Lake Forest Park, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

INDEX vs. LAKE FOREST PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Index, Washington vs. Lake Forest Park, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest Park, Washington is 60.4% more expensive than Index, Washington.

You would need a salary of $120,315 in Lake Forest Park, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Index, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Forest Park, Washington is more expensive than Index, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Lake Forest Park
than in Index, Washington

Index, WA vs. Lake Forest Park, WA

Compared to Index, Lake Forest Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

142.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.7% lower

Commute

21.0% higher

Health

1.7% higher

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Personal

19.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Index, Washington vs. Lake Forest Park, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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