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


The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 1.6% more expensive than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $40,655 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Boulder
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Boulder, CO
Compared to Lake Forest, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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