El Cajon, California vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 14.6% more expensive than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $57,287 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Sonoma
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to El Cajon, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% higher
      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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher