What is a pro or con of living in El Cajon, Californiacompared to Escondido, California?

Median Home Cost is 0% more expensive in El Cajon.

What salary do I need to live in El Cajon, California copmared to Escondido, California?

A salary of $80,000 in Escondido, California should increase to $81,429 in El Cajon, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ESCONDIDO vs. EL CAJON
Cost of Living Comparison

Escondido, California vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 1.8% more expensive than Escondido, California.

You would need a salary of $81,429 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Escondido, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Escondido, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Escondido, California

Escondido, CA vs. El Cajon, CA

Compared to Escondido, El Cajon is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% higher

Commute

13.1% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Escondido, California vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Escondido, CA vs. El Cajon, CA

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