Brea, California vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 12.2% cheaper than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $43,924 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is cheaper than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in El Cajon
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Brea, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower