Lafayette, Louisiana vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 68.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $126,307 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Lafayette, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
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  68.4% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  26.1% higher
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
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  Personal
  9.1% higher
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