Brownsville, Texas vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 101.9% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $100,954 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
347% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Brownsville, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.9% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  492.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  45.8% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.1% higher

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