El Cajon, California vs. Del Mar, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Del Mar, California is 158.8% more expensive than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $129,386 in Del Mar, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Del Mar, California is more expensive than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
369% more expensive in Del Mar
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Del Mar, CA
Compared to El Cajon, Del Mar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  158.8% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  374.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher