Mission Viejo, California vs. Lake Elsinore, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Elsinore, California is 20.3% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $39,859 in Lake Elsinore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elsinore, California is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Lake Elsinore
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Lake Elsinore, CA
Compared to Mission Viejo, Lake Elsinore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  42.7% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher