Cost of Living Calculator - El Cajon, California vs Pocatello, Idaho


The cost of living in Pocatello, Idaho is 41.8% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $174,700 in Pocatello, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pocatello, Idaho is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Pocatello
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs Pocatello, ID
Compared to El Cajon, Pocatello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower

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