Lake Elsinore, California vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 1.2% cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $49,410 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murrieta, California is cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Murrieta
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs. Murrieta, CA
Compared to Lake Elsinore, Murrieta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher