Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Columbus, Ohio


The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 47.6% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $39,297 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Columbus
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Columbus, OH
Compared to Lake Forest, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower

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