Vail, Arizona vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 38.5% more expensive than Vail, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $69,252 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Vail, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Vail, Arizona
Vail, AZ vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Vail, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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