Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Manhattan, New York


The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 34.3% more expensive than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $67,132 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake_Forest, CA vs Manhattan, NY
Compared to Lake_Forest, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.9% higher
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  42.2% higher

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