New York, New York vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 2.2% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $166,269 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is cheaper than New York, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to New York, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% lower
      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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.5% lower
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower