Dayton, Ohio vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 131.9% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $180,439 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
796% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Dayton, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.9% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,317.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  37.6% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher