Cost of Living Calculator - Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 87.2% more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $140,380 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
299% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Ocean Springs, MS vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Ocean Springs, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.2% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  351.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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