Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Hartford, Connecticut


The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 43.4% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $28,290 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Hartford
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Hartford, CT
Compared to Lake Forest, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher

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