Scandia, Minnesota vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 35.7% more expensive than Scandia, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $197 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scandia, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Scandia, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Scandia, Minnesota
Scandia, MN vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Scandia, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower