El Cajon, California vs. Mesquite, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesquite, Texas is 34.0% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $52,794 in Mesquite, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesquite, Texas is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Mesquite
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Mesquite, TX
Compared to El Cajon, Mesquite is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher