Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 7.5% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $80,623 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Boston, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower

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