Tucson, Arizona vs. Lake Elsinore, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Elsinore, California is 41.7% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $141,693 in Lake Elsinore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elsinore, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Lake Elsinore
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Lake Elsinore, CA
Compared to Tucson, Lake Elsinore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  73.6% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher