Lake Forest, California vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 45.5% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $113,271 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Lake Forest, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower