Cost of Living Calculator - Athens, Texas vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 81.8% more expensive than Athens, Texas.

You would need a salary of $90,931 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Athens, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
230% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Athens, Texas
Athens, TX vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Athens, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.8% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  343.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  84.3% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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