Lake Forest, California vs. New Meadows, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Meadows, Idaho is 36.7% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $31,625 in New Meadows, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Meadows, Idaho is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in New Meadows
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. New Meadows, ID
Compared to Lake Forest, New Meadows is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower