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


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 72.1% more expensive than Waukee, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $129,097 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukee, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Waukee, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Waukee, Iowa
Waukee, IA vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Waukee, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.1% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  44.7% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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