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SAN JOSE vs. LAKE FOREST
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Jose, California vs. Lake Forest, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is
23.3%
cheaper
than San Jose, California.
You would need a salary of
$94,338
in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is
cheaper
than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to San Jose, Lake Forest is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
23.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
8.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
28.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.0% higher
Commute
26.1% lower
Health
13.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.3% higher
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