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LAKE FOREST vs. RALEIGH
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Lake Forest, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is
37.9%
cheaper
than Lake Forest, California.
You would need a salary of
$74,518
in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is
cheaper
than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Lake Forest, Raleigh is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
37.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
61.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.5% lower
Commute
20.6% lower
Health
1.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
6.7% lower
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