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LAKE FOREST vs. SAN DIEGO
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Lake Forest, California vs. San Diego, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Diego, California is
2.7%
cheaper
than Lake Forest, California.
You would need a salary of
$48,636
in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is
cheaper
than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in San Diego
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, San Diego is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
2.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
5.9% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
10.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.2% higher
Commute
7.7% higher
Health
4.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.5% higher
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