Cost of Living Calculator - Alhambra, California vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 11.0% cheaper than Alhambra, California.

You would need a salary of $44,488 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alhambra, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is cheaper than Alhambra, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in El Cajon
than in Alhambra, California
Alhambra, CA vs El_Cajon, CA
Compared to Alhambra, El_Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% lower
      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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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