El Cajon, California vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 46.8% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $26,619 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Waco
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Waco, TX
Compared to El Cajon, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.8% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower