Lake Elsinore, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 2.4% cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $87,876 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% cheaper in Portland
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Lake Elsinore, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher