San Rafael, California vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 24.1% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $37,925 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to San Rafael, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower