El Cajon, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 26.7% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $119,555 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Phoenix
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to El Cajon, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower