Cost of Living Calculator - Rensselaer, New York vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 76.0% more expensive than Rensselaer, New York.

You would need a salary of $131,990 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rensselaer, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Rensselaer, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Rensselaer, New York
Rensselaer, NY vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Rensselaer, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.0% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  427.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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