What is a pro or con of living in El Cajon, Californiacompared to Montebello, California?

Transportation is 24% cheaper in El Cajon.

What salary do I need to live in El Cajon, California copmared to Montebello, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Montebello, California could decrease to $49,040 in El Cajon, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MONTEBELLO vs. EL CAJON
Cost of Living Comparison

Montebello, California vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 1.9% cheaper than Montebello, California.

You would need a salary of $49,040 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montebello, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, El Cajon, California is cheaper than Montebello, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
24% cheaper in El Cajon
than in Montebello, California

Montebello, CA vs. El Cajon, CA

Compared to Montebello, El Cajon is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.4% higher

Commute

24.4% lower

Health

2.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Montebello, California vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Montebello, CA vs. El Cajon, CA

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