Highland, California vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 30.6% more expensive than Highland, California.

You would need a salary of $65,286 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Highland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Highland, California
Highland, CA vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Highland, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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