Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 16.6% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $62,516 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in El Cajon
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% lower
      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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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