Whittier, California vs. Lake Elsinore, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Elsinore, California is 9.5% cheaper than Whittier, California.

You would need a salary of $45,260 in Lake Elsinore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elsinore, California is cheaper than Whittier, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Lake Elsinore
than in Whittier, California
Whittier, CA vs. Lake Elsinore, CA
Compared to Whittier, Lake Elsinore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher