Cost of Living Calculator - Zachary, Louisiana vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 69.1% more expensive than Zachary, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $84,564 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Zachary, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Zachary, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
289% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Zachary, Louisiana
Zachary, LA vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Zachary, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.1% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  274.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher

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