Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, New York vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 86.2% more expensive than Lakewood, New York.

You would need a salary of $107,985 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Lakewood, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Lakewood, New York
Lakewood, NY vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Lakewood, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.2% 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)
  421.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  74.3% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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