Sierra Madre, California vs. Lake Forest Park, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest Park, Washington is 20.1% cheaper than Sierra Madre, California.

You would need a salary of $59,957 in Lake Forest Park, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sierra Madre, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest Park, Washington is cheaper than Sierra Madre, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Lake Forest Park
than in Sierra Madre, California
Sierra Madre, CA vs. Lake Forest Park, WA
Compared to Sierra Madre, Lake Forest Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher

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