El Cajon, California vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 37.2% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $7,538 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho 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 Idaho Falls
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to El Cajon, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower