Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Los Altos, California


The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 186.1% more expensive than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $214,539 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
297% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Los Altos, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  186.1% higher
      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
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  344.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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