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JERSEY CITY vs. EL CAJON
Cost of Living Comparison
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Jersey City, New Jersey vs. El Cajon, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in El Cajon, California is
2.6%
more expensive
than Jersey City, New Jersey.
You would need a salary of
$71,842
in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is
more expensive
than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Jersey City, El Cajon is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
2.6% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
0.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
7.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.2% lower
Commute
18.8% lower
Health
10.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
2.9% lower
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