Lake Forest, California vs. Nashville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nashville, Tennessee is 37.5% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $46,892 in Nashville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nashville, Tennessee is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Nashville
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Nashville, TN
Compared to Lake Forest, Nashville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% lower
      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)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower