Gardena, California vs. Lake Elsinore, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Elsinore, California is 11.5% cheaper than Gardena, California.

You would need a salary of $88,454 in Lake Elsinore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elsinore, California is cheaper than Gardena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Lake Elsinore
than in Gardena, California
Gardena, CA vs. Lake Elsinore, CA
Compared to Gardena, Lake Elsinore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher