Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Yorba Linda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yorba Linda, California is 16.6% more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,280 in Yorba Linda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yorba Linda, California is more expensive than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Yorba Linda
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Yorba Linda, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, Yorba Linda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower