Lake Elsinore, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 18.3% more expensive than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $53,230 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in San Diego
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Lake Elsinore, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher