Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 94.7% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $97,344 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
418% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.7% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  483.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher