El Cajon, California vs. Midland, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Midland, Texas is 38.1% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $28,463 in Midland, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Midland, Texas is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Midland
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Midland, TX
Compared to El Cajon, Midland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower