Lake Elsinore, California vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 3.0% cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $48,488 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Palmdale
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Lake Elsinore, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower