Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 16.0% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $124,081 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher