Cost of Living Calculator - El Cajon, California vs San Tan Valley, Arizona


The cost of living in San Tan Valley, Arizona is 27.2% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $54,605 in San Tan Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Tan Valley, Arizona is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in San Tan Valley
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs San Tan Valley, AZ
Compared to El Cajon, San Tan Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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