Flagstaff, Arizona vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 38.9% more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $69,461 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Flagstaff, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  42.3% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher