Bristol, Virginia vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 113.0% more expensive than Bristol, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $106,525 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bristol, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Bristol, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
467% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Bristol, Virginia
Bristol, VA vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Bristol, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.0% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  540.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  36.9% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher