Cost of Living Calculator - El Cajon, California vs Carpinteria, California


The cost of living in Carpinteria, California is 28.0% more expensive than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $96,002 in Carpinteria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpinteria, California is more expensive than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Carpinteria
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs Carpinteria, CA
Compared to El Cajon, Carpinteria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% higher
      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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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