El Cajon, California vs. Madison, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Indiana is 49.5% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $50,540 in Madison, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Indiana is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Madison
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Madison, IN
Compared to El Cajon, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  46.9% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower