Lake Forest, California vs. Menifee, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menifee, California is 19.9% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $40,055 in Menifee, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menifee, California is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Menifee
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Menifee, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, Menifee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  44.9% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher