Santa Clara, California vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 29.9% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $35,070 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher