Fort Worth, Texas vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 47.9% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $73,952 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Fort Worth, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower