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


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 77.5% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $133,127 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Yakima, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.5% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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