Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Idaho Falls, Idaho


The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 43.5% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $79,042 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Lake Forest, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower

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