El Cajon, California vs. Glen Carbon, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glen Carbon, Illinois is 37.0% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $31,511 in Glen Carbon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glen Carbon, 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 Glen Carbon
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Glen Carbon, IL
Compared to El Cajon, Glen Carbon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower