Washington, District of Columbia vs. Lake Elsinore, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Elsinore, California is 10.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $64,829 in Lake Elsinore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elsinore, California is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Lake Elsinore
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Lake Elsinore, CA
Compared to Washington, Lake Elsinore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower