Cost of Living Calculator - El Cajon, California vs Blackfoot, Idaho


The cost of living in Blackfoot, Idaho is 41.5% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $43,877 in Blackfoot, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blackfoot, Idaho 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 Blackfoot
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs Blackfoot, ID
Compared to El Cajon, Blackfoot is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  44.6% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower

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