Irvine, California vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 8.9% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $59,186 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Irvine, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% lower
      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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher