Prescott, Arizona vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 21.4% more expensive than Prescott, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $66,431 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Prescott, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, AZ vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Prescott, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  31.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher