Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Alabama vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 67.4% more expensive than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $142,301 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Madison, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Madison, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.4% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  218.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  38.3% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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