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


The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 52.2% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $66,986 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Waco
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Waco, TX
Compared to Lake Forest, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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