St. Joseph, Missouri vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 97.1% more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $157,660 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
449% more expensive in El Cajon
than in St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph, MO vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to St. Joseph, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.1% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  400.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  75.8% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher