Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Collins, Colorado vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 41.3% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $60,760 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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