Oakdale, California vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 30.6% more expensive than Oakdale, California.

You would need a salary of $65,281 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Oakdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Oakdale, California
Oakdale, CA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Oakdale, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher