Lake Forest Park, Washington vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 4.4% cheaper than Lake Forest Park, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,692 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest Park, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Lake Forest Park, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in San Diego
than in Lake Forest Park, Washington
Lake Forest Park, WA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Lake Forest Park, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.2% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower