El Cajon, California vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 39.4% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $72,713 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in San Antonio
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to El Cajon, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower