Riverside, California vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 23.0% more expensive than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $86,078 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Riverside, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower