Lake Elsinore, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 79.9% more expensive than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $89,971 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Lake Elsinore, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.9% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  268.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher