Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Lake Elsinore, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Elsinore, California is 12.0% more expensive than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $55,987 in Lake Elsinore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elsinore, California is more expensive than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% more expensive in Lake Elsinore
than in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR vs. Lake Elsinore, CA
Compared to Hillsboro, Lake Elsinore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.4% higher
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher