Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 81.6% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $257,883 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
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  81.6% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
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  Personal
  8.2% higher
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