Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Huntsville, Alabama


The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 45.0% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $41,252 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Huntsville
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Huntsville, AL
Compared to Lake Forest, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  32.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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