Cost of Living Calculator - El Cajon, California vs Alameda, California


The cost of living in Alameda, California is 41.7% more expensive than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $70,850 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Alameda
than in El Cajon, California
El_Cajon, CA vs Alameda, CA
Compared to El_Cajon, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher

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