Richmond, Virginia vs. Lake Elsinore, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Elsinore, California is 41.1% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $70,552 in Lake Elsinore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elsinore, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Lake Elsinore
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Lake Elsinore, CA
Compared to Richmond, Lake Elsinore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  100.8% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher