Lake Elsinore, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 4.6% cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $128,827 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% cheaper in Austin
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Lake Elsinore, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower