Omaha, Nebraska vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 83.6% more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $82,634 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Omaha, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.6% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  305.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher