Chesterton, Indiana vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 48.6% more expensive than Chesterton, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $245,266 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesterton, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Chesterton, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Chesterton, Indiana
Chesterton, IN vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Chesterton, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher