Zip 92610 (Lake Forest, CA) Cost of Living


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Lake Forest cost of living score
164.9
More expensive
64.9% higher
than the US average
10.0% higher
than the California average
Lake Forest (zip 92610), California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 164.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 64.9% higher than the U.S. average and 10.0% lower than the average for California.

Zip 92610 (Lake Forest, CA)

Housing costs in Lake Forest?
A typical home costs $1,006,000, which is 197.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.2% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lake Forest costs $3,070 per month, which is 42.8% more than the national average of $2,150 and 25.1% more than the state average of $2,300.

Can I afford Lake Forest?
To live comfortably in Lake Forest (zip 92610), California, a minimum annual income of $192,600 for a family, and $102,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lake Forest?
The cost of living in 92610 Lake Forest, CA is 168.5, which is 68.5% higher than the US average Cost of Living of 100. Despite the higher cost of living, the median value of homes within the area is at $1.006e+006 - more than three times higher than the national average house value of $338,100. This suggests that although goods and services may be slightly more expensive here than elsewhere in the country, there is a greater potential for long-term property investment and increased equity over time.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLake ForestCaliforniaUnited States
  164.9149.9100.0
  103.9105.1100
  93.498.3100.0
  309.8234.8100.0
  $1,006,000$733,500$338,100
  101.7%102.4%100.0%
  114.5133.1100.0
  155.7118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Lake Forest
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I moved here a few months ago and love the quiet neighborhood. It has amazing retail all in a short walking distance. WalMart, Regal Cinemas, Home Depot, 99 Cent  More

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