Murrieta, California vs. Lake Elsinore, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Elsinore, California is 1.2% more expensive than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $40,478 in Lake Elsinore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elsinore, California is more expensive than Murrieta, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% more expensive in Lake Elsinore
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. Lake Elsinore, CA
Compared to Murrieta, Lake Elsinore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower