Lemon Grove, California vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 4.4% more expensive than Lemon Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $52,183 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lemon Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Lemon Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Lemon Grove, California
Lemon Grove, CA vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Lemon Grove, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower