Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Georgia vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 94.0% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $96,990 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
416% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Columbus, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.0% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  486.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  56.4% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher

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