Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 42.1% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $133,207 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Houston
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Houston, TX
Compared to Lake Forest, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.