Glen Allen, Virginia vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 54.0% more expensive than Glen Allen, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $76,984 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Glen Allen, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Glen Allen, Virginia
Glen_Allen, VA vs. Lake_Forest, CA
Compared to Glen_Allen, Lake_Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.0% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher