Lake Forest, California vs. Provo, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Provo, Utah is 34.1% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $32,959 in Provo, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Provo, Utah is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Provo
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake_Forest, CA vs. Provo, UT
Compared to Lake_Forest, Provo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower