Cost of Living Calculator - Portage, Michigan vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 85.3% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $154,530 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Portage, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.3% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher

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