Denver, Colorado vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 16.0% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $57,981 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Denver, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher