South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Lake Elsinore, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Elsinore, California is 3.8% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $48,119 in Lake Elsinore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elsinore, California is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Lake Elsinore
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Lake Elsinore, CA
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Lake Elsinore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  32.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower