Lake Elsinore, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 13.0% cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $31,327 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Lake Elsinore, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.2% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher