Aurora, Colorado vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 24.6% more expensive than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $81,018 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Aurora, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower