Lake Forest, California vs. Visalia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Visalia, California is 38.0% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $31,019 in Visalia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Visalia, California is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Visalia
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Visalia, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, Visalia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower