Tacoma, Washington vs. Lake Elsinore, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Elsinore, California is 14.9% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $86,186 in Lake Elsinore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elsinore, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Lake Elsinore
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Lake Elsinore, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Lake Elsinore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  70.1% higher
  Commute
  40.6% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower