Lake Elsinore, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 24.5% cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $37,758 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Salem
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Lake Elsinore, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.2% lower
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower