El Cajon, California vs. Farmington, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington, New Mexico is 47.2% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $34,342 in Farmington, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmington, New Mexico is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Farmington
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Farmington, NM
Compared to El Cajon, Farmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower