Newport Beach, California vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 53.3% cheaper than Newport Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $23,350 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is cheaper than Newport Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Newport Beach, California
Newport Beach, CA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Newport Beach, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher