Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 41.1% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $131,263 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Minneapolis, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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