El Cajon, California vs. Johnson City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnson City, Texas is 28.1% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $35,931 in Johnson City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnson City, Texas is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Johnson City
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Johnson City, TX
Compared to El Cajon, Johnson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower