El Cajon, California vs. Hopkins, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hopkins, Minnesota is 30.8% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $34,615 in Hopkins, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hopkins, Minnesota is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Hopkins
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Hopkins, MN
Compared to El Cajon, Hopkins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher