Laconia, New Hampshire vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 56.7% more expensive than Laconia, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $78,330 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laconia, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Laconia, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Laconia, New Hampshire
Laconia, NH vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Laconia, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  72.1% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher