Cost of Living Calculator - Miami Beach, Florida vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 40.6% more expensive than Miami Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $238,986 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Miami Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Miami Beach, Florida
Miami Beach, FL vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Miami Beach, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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