Redmond, Washington vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 14.7% cheaper than Redmond, Washington.

You would need a salary of $102,369 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redmond, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is cheaper than Redmond, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Redmond, Washington
Redmond, WA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Redmond, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.5% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower