Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Lake Forest Park, Washington


The cost of living in Lake Forest Park, Washington is 22.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $58,568 in Lake Forest Park, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest Park, Washington is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Lake Forest Park
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Lake Forest Park, WA
Compared to San Jose, Lake Forest Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% lower
      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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% lower
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher

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