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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
$62,941
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:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
16.1% lower
Child Care
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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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
Taxes
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Personal
0.9% lower
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