El Cajon, California vs. Albany, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, Oregon is 32.3% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $33,873 in Albany, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, Oregon is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Albany
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Albany, OR
Compared to El Cajon, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% lower
      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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower