Portland, Oregon vs. Lake Elsinore, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Elsinore, California is 2.4% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $95,248 in Lake Elsinore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elsinore, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% more expensive in Lake Elsinore
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Lake Elsinore, CA
Compared to Portland, Lake Elsinore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.3% higher
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower