East Hartford, Connecticut vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 48.9% more expensive than East Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $111,709 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than East Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in El Cajon
than in East Hartford, Connecticut
East Hartford, CT vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to East Hartford, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower