Pewaukee, Wisconsin vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 50.7% more expensive than Pewaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $120,585 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Pewaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Pewaukee, WI vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Pewaukee, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower