Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Stevens, Washington vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 13.8% more expensive than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,912 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Lake Stevens, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.6% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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