Rathdrum, Idaho vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 42.5% more expensive than Rathdrum, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $71,262 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rathdrum, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Rathdrum, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Rathdrum, Idaho
Rathdrum, ID vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Rathdrum, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% higher
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher