Arcadia, California vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 20.2% cheaper than Arcadia, California.

You would need a salary of $39,889 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcadia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is cheaper than Arcadia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Arcadia, California
Arcadia, CA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Arcadia, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% lower
      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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher