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LAKE FOREST vs. GOLDEN
Cost of Living Comparison
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Lake Forest, California vs. Golden, Colorado
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is
9.3%
cheaper
than Lake Forest, California.
You would need a salary of
$45,331
in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is
cheaper
than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Golden
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Lake Forest, Golden is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
9.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.8% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
17.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
14.6% lower
Commute
1.3% higher
Health
10.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
3.6% higher
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