Roswell, Georgia vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 29.8% more expensive than Roswell, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $155,811 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Roswell, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Roswell, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Roswell, Georgia
Roswell, GA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Roswell, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher