Tallahassee, Florida vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 82.0% more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida.

You would need a salary of $72,804 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tallahassee, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
275% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, FL vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Tallahassee, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.0% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  289.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher