Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Chico, California


The cost of living in Chico, California is 30.6% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $52,077 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Chico
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Chico, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  29.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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