Cost of Living Calculator - Caldwell, Idaho vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 44.2% more expensive than Caldwell, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $72,085 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Caldwell, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Caldwell, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Caldwell, Idaho
Caldwell, ID vs El_Cajon, CA
Compared to Caldwell, El_Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  40.9% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher

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