Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 29.4% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $97,101 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Chico, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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