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


The cost of living in Broomfield, Colorado is 18.5% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $61,128 in Broomfield, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Broomfield, Colorado is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Broomfield
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Broomfield, CO
Compared to Lake Forest, Broomfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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