Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Elsinore, California vs Melba, Idaho


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

You would need a salary of $66,373 in Melba, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melba, Idaho is cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Melba
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs Melba, ID
Compared to Lake Elsinore, Melba 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% lower
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower

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