Lake Forest Park, Washington vs. Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Elizabeth, Maine is 16.6% cheaper than Lake Forest Park, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,530 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest Park, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Elizabeth, Maine is cheaper than Lake Forest Park, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Cape Elizabeth
than in Lake Forest Park, Washington
Lake Forest Park, WA vs. Cape Elizabeth, ME
Compared to Lake Forest Park, Cape Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.1% higher
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower