Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Virginia vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 5.6% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $73,942 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Alexandria, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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