El Cajon, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 4.9% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $47,537 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in El Cajon, California
El_Cajon, CA vs. South_Lake_Tahoe, CA
Compared to El_Cajon, South_Lake_Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  44.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher