El Cajon, California vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 10.9% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $44,534 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Des Moines
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to El Cajon, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
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  10.9% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  35.3% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
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  Personal
  14.4% higher
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