Cost of Living Calculator - El Cajon, California vs The Dalles, Oregon


The cost of living in The Dalles, Oregon is 39.0% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $30,499 in The Dalles, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Dalles, Oregon is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in The Dalles
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs The Dalles, OR
Compared to El Cajon, The Dalles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% lower
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower

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