What is a pro or con of living in Lake Forest Park, Washingtoncompared to Renton, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 30% more expensive in Lake Forest Park.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Forest Park, Washington copmared to Renton, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Renton, Washington should increase to $58,022 in Lake Forest Park, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RENTON vs. LAKE FOREST PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Renton, Washington vs. Lake Forest Park, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest Park, Washington is 16.0% more expensive than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,022 in Lake Forest Park, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Forest Park, Washington is more expensive than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Lake Forest Park
than in Renton, Washington

Renton, WA vs. Lake Forest Park, WA

Compared to Renton, Lake Forest Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

45.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.7% lower

Commute

0.6% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Renton, Washington vs. Lake Forest Park, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Renton, WA vs. Lake Forest Park, WA

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