The Woodlands, Texas vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 47.4% more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas.

You would need a salary of $73,682 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Woodlands, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, TX vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to The Woodlands, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.4% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher