Lake Forest, California vs. Canton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Canton, Massachusetts is 9.9% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $67,586 in Canton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Canton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Canton
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake_Forest, CA vs. Canton, MA
Compared to Lake_Forest, Canton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher