Mobile, Alabama vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 98.9% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $99,457 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
432% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Mobile, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.9% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  495.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher