Maplewood, Minnesota vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 45.6% more expensive than Maplewood, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $72,790 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Maplewood, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Maplewood, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Maplewood, Minnesota
Maplewood, MN vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Maplewood, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower