Sparks, Nevada vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 28.1% more expensive than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $64,045 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Sparks, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher