Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 129.0% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $114,544 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
674% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Waterloo, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  129.0% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  662.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  73.6% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher

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