Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Palm Springs, California


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 18.9% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $60,874 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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