Cost of Living Calculator - Lenexa, Kansas vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 56.0% more expensive than Lenexa, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $187,217 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lenexa, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Lenexa, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Lenexa, Kansas
Lenexa, KS vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Lenexa, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.0% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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