Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, Illinois vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 24.7% more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $211,969 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% higher
      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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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