El Cajon, California vs. Elko, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elko, Nevada is 31.4% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $27,449 in Elko, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elko, Nevada is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Elko
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Elko, NV
Compared to El Cajon, Elko is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  39.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower