North Liberty, Iowa vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 79.0% more expensive than North Liberty, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $89,522 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Liberty, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than North Liberty, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in North Liberty, Iowa
North Liberty, IA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to North Liberty, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.0% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  44.2% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher