Cost of Living Calculator - El Cajon, California vs Princeton, Minnesota


The cost of living in Princeton, Minnesota is 33.6% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $73,036 in Princeton, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, Minnesota is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Princeton
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs Princeton, MN
Compared to El Cajon, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower

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