Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 57.0% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $149,195 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Minneapolis, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% higher
      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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower