Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs National City, California


The cost of living in National City, California is 17.2% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $41,389 in National City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, National City, California is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in National City
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs National City, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, National City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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