Lake Forest, California vs. Little Elm, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Little Elm, Texas is 35.6% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $32,201 in Little Elm, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Little Elm, Texas is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Little Elm
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Little Elm, TX
Compared to Lake Forest, Little Elm is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower