Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Highlands Ranch, Colorado


The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 13.2% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $65,085 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands Ranch, Colorado is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Highlands Ranch
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Highlands Ranch, CO
Compared to Lake Forest, Highlands Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher

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