Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Lake Elsinore, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Elsinore, California is 71.2% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $128,411 in Lake Elsinore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elsinore, California is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Lake Elsinore
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Lake Elsinore, CA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Lake Elsinore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.2% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  143.8% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher