Cost of Living Calculator - Grand Forks, North Dakota vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 72.7% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $119,208 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Grand Forks, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.7% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  83.5% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher

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