Seattle, Washington vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 1.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,136 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Seattle, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  47.7% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
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  Personal
  12.5% lower
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