Lake Forest, California vs. Cathedral City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cathedral City, California is 26.7% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $54,942 in Cathedral City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cathedral City, California is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Cathedral City
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Cathedral City, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, Cathedral City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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