Lake Elsinore, California vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 19.1% cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $40,450 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Desert Hot Springs
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Lake Elsinore, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher