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SEATTLE vs. LAKE FOREST
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$73,704
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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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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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
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
12.5% lower
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