Lake Elsinore, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 29.6% cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $68,315 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Houston
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Lake Elsinore, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower