Hawthorne, California vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 0.5% cheaper than Hawthorne, California.

You would need a salary of $49,729 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hawthorne, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is cheaper than Hawthorne, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Hawthorne, California
Hawthorne, CA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Hawthorne, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% lower
      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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher