Visalia, California vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 44.9% more expensive than Visalia, California.

You would need a salary of $72,434 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Visalia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Visalia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Visalia, California
Visalia, CA vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Visalia, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  32.3% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher