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


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 37.0% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $68,484 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Arcata, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% higher
  Commute
  53.7% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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