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Cost of Living Calculator - El Cajon, California vs Desert Hot Springs, California

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 26.0% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $11,103 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Desert Hot Springs
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to El Cajon, Desert Hot Springs is:
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  26.0% lower
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  10.0% lower
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  57.1% lower
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  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
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  Personal
  1.2% higher
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