El Cajon, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 38.7% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $45,951 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to El Cajon, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower