Cost of Living Calculator - El Cajon, California vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 37.3% more expensive than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $102,986 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in El Cajon, California
El_Cajon, CA vs Santa_Cruz, CA
Compared to El_Cajon, Santa_Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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