Lacey, Washington vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 34.5% more expensive than Lacey, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,241 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lacey, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Lacey, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Lacey, Washington
Lacey, WA vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Lacey, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.5% higher
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher