Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 20.3% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $90,219 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Bellingham, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.7% higher
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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