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Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs Lake Forest, California

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 69.1% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $126,846 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Durham, Lake Forest is:
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  69.1% higher
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  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.1% higher
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  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
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  Personal
  9.6% higher
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