Plymouth, Minnesota vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 42.6% more expensive than Plymouth, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $71,324 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plymouth, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Plymouth, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Plymouth, Minnesota
Plymouth, MN vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Plymouth, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower