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 $55,516 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:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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