Cost of Living Calculator - Vancouver, Washington vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 39.7% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $209,619 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Vancouver, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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