What is a pro or con of living in Surprise, Arizonacompared to Lake Forest, California?

Median Home Cost is 55% cheaper in Surprise.

What salary do I need to live in Surprise, Arizona copmared to Lake Forest, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Lake Forest, California could decrease to $32,626 in Surprise, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKE FOREST vs. SURPRISE
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake Forest, California vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 34.7% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $32,626 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Surprise
than in Lake Forest, California

Lake Forest, CA vs. Surprise, AZ

Compared to Lake Forest, Surprise is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

63.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% higher

Commute

6.4% lower

Health

1.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Lake Forest, California vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lake Forest, CA vs. Surprise, AZ

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