Lake Elsinore, California vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 29.0% more expensive than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $64,491 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Poway
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Lake Elsinore, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% higher
      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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower