Cost of Living Calculator - San Rafael, California vs Lake Elsinore, California


The cost of living in Lake Elsinore, California is 37.6% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $31,187 in Lake Elsinore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elsinore, California is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Lake Elsinore
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs Lake Elsinore, CA
Compared to San Rafael, Lake Elsinore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  41.3% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower

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