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


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 49.4% more expensive than Castroville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $74,698 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Castroville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Castroville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Castroville, Texas
Castroville, TX vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Castroville, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher

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