What is a pro or con of living in El Cajon, Californiacompared to Richland, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 75% more expensive in El Cajon.

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

A salary of $103,500 in Richland, Washington should increase to $153,081 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.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Richland, Washington vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 47.9% more expensive than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $153,081 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Richland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Richland, Washington

Richland, WA vs. El Cajon, CA

Compared to Richland, El Cajon is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

80.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

39.6% higher

Commute

56.6% higher

Health

2.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Richland, Washington vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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