Cost of Living Calculator - El Cajon, California vs Normal, Illinois


The cost of living in Normal, Illinois is 44.5% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $66,640 in Normal, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Normal, Illinois is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Normal
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs Normal, IL
Compared to El Cajon, Normal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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