What is a pro or con of living in El Cajon, Californiacompared to Rosemount, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 84% more expensive in El Cajon.

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

A salary of $170,000 in Rosemount, Minnesota should increase to $230,714 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.

ROSEMOUNT vs. EL CAJON
Cost of Living Comparison

Rosemount, Minnesota vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 35.7% more expensive than Rosemount, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $230,714 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rosemount, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Rosemount, Minnesota

Rosemount, MN vs. El Cajon, CA

Compared to Rosemount, El Cajon is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

67.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.0% higher

Commute

14.8% higher

Health

19.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Rosemount, Minnesota vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rosemount, MN vs. El Cajon, CA

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