Lake Forest, California vs. Windham, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Windham, Maine is 34.3% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $63,107 in Windham, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Windham, Maine is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Windham
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Windham, ME
Compared to Lake Forest, Windham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher