Johns Creek, Georgia vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 27.3% more expensive than Johns Creek, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $95,502 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Johns Creek, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Johns Creek, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Johns Creek, Georgia
Johns Creek, GA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Johns Creek, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher