Lake Forest, California vs. Post Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Post Falls, Idaho is 34.0% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $33,020 in Post Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Post Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Post Falls
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake_Forest, CA vs. Post_Falls, ID
Compared to Lake_Forest, Post_Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% lower
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower