Green Valley, Arizona vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 62.5% more expensive than Green Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $81,250 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Green Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Green Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Green Valley, Arizona
Green Valley, AZ vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Green Valley, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.5% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher