Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 55.2% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $116,387 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Houston, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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