Jackson, Mississippi vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 81.2% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $90,587 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
687% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Jackson, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.2% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  288.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher