El Cajon, California vs. Denton, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denton, Texas is 34.3% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $98,482 in Denton, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denton, Texas is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Denton
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Denton, TX
Compared to El Cajon, Denton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower