Kansas City, Missouri vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 68.6% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $84,300 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas_City, MO vs. El_Cajon, CA
Compared to Kansas_City, El_Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.6% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher