Lake Elsinore, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 20.8% cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $59,403 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Chicago
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Lake Elsinore, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher