Dearborn, Michigan vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 54.9% more expensive than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $77,429 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Dearborn, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn, MI vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Dearborn, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.9% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  265.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher