Pasadena, Texas vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 62.1% more expensive than Pasadena, Texas.

You would need a salary of $81,072 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Pasadena, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
238% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Pasadena, Texas
Pasadena, TX vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Pasadena, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.1% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  246.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher