El Cajon, California vs. Auburn, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, California is 9.2% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $45,378 in Auburn, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, California is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Auburn
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Auburn, CA
Compared to El Cajon, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher