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Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Lake Forest, California

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 32.4% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $33,791 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
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  32.4% lower
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  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
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  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
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  Personal
  12.8% lower
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