El Cajon, California vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 30.0% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $104,960 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Tampa
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to El Cajon, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower