El Cajon, California vs. Edwardsville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edwardsville, Illinois is 37.2% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $31,377 in Edwardsville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edwardsville, Illinois is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Edwardsville
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Edwardsville, IL
Compared to El Cajon, Edwardsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower