South Beach, Florida vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 4.3% more expensive than South Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $52,151 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than South Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in South Beach, Florida
South Beach, FL vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to South Beach, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% higher
      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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher