Lake Elsinore, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 19.8% cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $56,114 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Lake Elsinore, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower