El Cajon, California vs. South Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Pasadena, California is 51.1% more expensive than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $75,540 in South Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Pasadena, California is more expensive than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in South Pasadena
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. South Pasadena, CA
Compared to El Cajon, South Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% higher
      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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher