Cost of Living Calculator - Worcester, Massachusetts vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 56.9% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $117,674 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Worcester, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.9% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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