Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Colorado vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 24.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $93,014 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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