Cost of Living Calculator - El Cajon, California vs Patagonia, Arizona


The cost of living in Patagonia, Arizona is 37.7% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $31,140 in Patagonia, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Patagonia, Arizona is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Patagonia
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs Patagonia, AZ
Compared to El Cajon, Patagonia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower

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