Lake Forest, California vs. Fredericksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fredericksburg, Virginia is 34.4% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $32,808 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fredericksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Fredericksburg
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Fredericksburg, VA
Compared to Lake Forest, Fredericksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower