Westminster, Colorado vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 18.0% more expensive than Westminster, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $58,997 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westminster, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Westminster, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Westminster, Colorado
Westminster, CO vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Westminster, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower