El Cajon, California vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 20.4% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $17,517 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Vancouver
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to El Cajon, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.6% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher