Lynnwood, Washington vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 19.8% more expensive than Lynnwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,920 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynnwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Lynnwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Lynnwood, Washington
Lynnwood, WA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Lynnwood, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.1% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher