El Cajon, California vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 21.4% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $39,305 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho 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 Boise City
than in El Cajon, California
El_Cajon, CA vs. Boise_City, ID
Compared to El_Cajon, Boise_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower