El Cajon, California vs. Prescott, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prescott, Arizona is 17.6% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $123,583 in Prescott, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prescott, Arizona is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Prescott
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Prescott, AZ
Compared to El Cajon, Prescott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  45.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower