Stamford, Connecticut vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 17.0% more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $105,330 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Stamford, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
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  17.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  26.3% lower
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  Personal
  14.3% lower
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