El Cajon, California vs. Buda, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buda, Texas is 22.8% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $38,596 in Buda, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buda, Texas 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 Buda
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Buda, TX
Compared to El Cajon, Buda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower