West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 52.7% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $15,269 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to West Palm Beach, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower