Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Fountain Hills, Arizona


The cost of living in Fountain Hills, Arizona is 22.4% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $38,811 in Fountain Hills, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Hills, Arizona is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Fountain Hills
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Fountain Hills, AZ
Compared to Lake Forest, Fountain Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower

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