Prescott, Arizona vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 35.1% more expensive than Prescott, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $101,290 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Prescott, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, AZ vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Prescott, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  34.6% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher