Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 37.2% more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $102,917 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu City, AZ vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Lake Havasu City, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  54.5% higher
  Health
  32.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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