Portage, Michigan vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 66.5% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $299,730 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Portage, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
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  66.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
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  Personal
  15.0% higher
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