Cost of Living Calculator - Roanoke, Virginia vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 97.5% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $98,743 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
315% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Roanoke, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.5% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  351.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  44.9% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher

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