El Cajon, California vs. Salina, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salina, Kansas is 49.7% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $25,135 in Salina, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salina, Kansas is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Salina
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Salina, KS
Compared to El Cajon, Salina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  51.0% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower