El Cajon, California vs. Astoria, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Astoria, Oregon is 30.9% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $34,548 in Astoria, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Astoria, Oregon is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Astoria
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Astoria, OR
Compared to El Cajon, Astoria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.9% lower
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower