Amarillo, Texas vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 90.5% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $142,866 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
285% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Amarillo, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.5% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  281.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  66.6% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher