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


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 94.7% more expensive than Center, Texas.

You would need a salary of $146,060 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Center, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Center, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
423% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Center, Texas
Center, TX vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Center, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.7% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  450.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  52.4% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher

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