St. Charles, Missouri vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 79.0% more expensive than St. Charles, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $161,140 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Charles, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than St. Charles, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in St. Charles, Missouri
St. Charles, MO vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to St. Charles, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.0% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher