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Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 44.6% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $72,325 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
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  44.6% higher
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  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.7% higher
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  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
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  Personal
  1.1% lower
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