Cost of Living Calculator - El Cajon, California vs Madison, Alabama


The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 33.5% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $96,373 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Madison
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs Madison, AL
Compared to El Cajon, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  39.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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