Cost of Living Calculator - Albany, Oregon vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 47.6% more expensive than Albany, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $81,185 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Albany, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Albany, Oregon
Albany, OR vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Albany, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% higher
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher

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