Independence, Missouri vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 73.3% more expensive than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $69,333 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Independence, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
306% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Independence, Missouri
Independence, MO vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Independence, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.3% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  324.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher