Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Minnesota vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 78.3% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $89,135 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Rochester, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.3% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  50.2% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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