Lake Forest, California vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 34.3% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $49,257 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado 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 Colorado Springs
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Lake Forest, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower