Cost of Living Calculator - Bloomington, Minnesota vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 56.7% more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $117,579 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington, MN vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Bloomington, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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