El Cajon, California vs. Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vista, California is 0.5% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $49,730 in Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vista, California is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
8% cheaper in Vista
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Vista, CA
Compared to El Cajon, Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher