Lake Forest, California vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 29.4% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $52,987 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Boise City
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to Lake Forest, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower