El Cajon, California vs. Dedham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dedham, Massachusetts is 2.3% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $48,853 in Dedham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dedham, Massachusetts is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Dedham
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Dedham, MA
Compared to El Cajon, Dedham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher