Lake Forest, California vs. Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cloudcroft, New Mexico is 52.6% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $23,711 in Cloudcroft, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cloudcroft, New Mexico is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Cloudcroft
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Cloudcroft, NM
Compared to Lake Forest, Cloudcroft is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower