Sparta, Tennessee vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 105.6% more expensive than Sparta, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $102,805 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Sparta, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
328% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Sparta, Tennessee
Sparta, TN vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Sparta, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.6% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  541.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  50.4% higher
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher

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