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CARLSBAD vs. LAKE FOREST
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Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Lake Forest, California

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 16.1% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $62,939 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Forest, California is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Carlsbad, California

Carlsbad, CA vs Lake Forest, CA

Compared to Carlsbad, Lake Forest is:

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16.1% lower

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8.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

18.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% higher

Commute

11.1% lower

Health

4.9% higher

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Personal

0.9% lower

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