Cost of Living Calculator - Durango, Colorado vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 38.3% more expensive than Durango, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $69,169 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durango, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Durango, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Durango, Colorado
Durango, CO vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Durango, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  62.4% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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