Lake Forest, California vs. Cincinnati, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cincinnati, Ohio is 47.4% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $43,690 in Cincinnati, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cincinnati, Ohio is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Cincinnati
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Cincinnati, OH
Compared to Lake Forest, Cincinnati is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.4% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower