Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Fort Collins, Colorado


The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 29.2% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $53,078 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Fort Collins
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Lake Forest, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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