Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 61.9% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $57,153 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.9% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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