Lake Forest, California vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 31.7% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $45,750 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Tempe
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Lake Forest, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower