Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Fort Worth, Texas


The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 39.2% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $30,382 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Fort Worth
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Lake Forest, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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