Lake Forest, California vs. Monument, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monument, Colorado is 16.6% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $166,768 in Monument, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monument, Colorado is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Monument
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Monument, CO
Compared to Lake Forest, Monument is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower