Katy, Texas vs. Lake Elsinore, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Elsinore, California is 28.0% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $64,023 in Lake Elsinore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elsinore, California is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Lake Elsinore
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Lake Elsinore, CA
Compared to Katy, Lake Elsinore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher