Brownsville, Texas vs. Lake Elsinore, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Elsinore, California is 84.7% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $92,371 in Lake Elsinore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elsinore, California is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in Lake Elsinore
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. Lake Elsinore, CA
Compared to Brownsville, Lake Elsinore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.7% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  324.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% higher
  Commute
  95.9% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.2% higher