Pella, Iowa vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 97.2% more expensive than Pella, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $98,624 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pella, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Pella, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Pella, Iowa
Pella, IA vs. Lake_Forest, CA
Compared to Pella, Lake_Forest is:
  Homeowner
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  97.2% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  102.9% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
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  Personal
  6.3% higher
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