Cost of Living Calculator - Leander, Texas vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 24.1% more expensive than Leander, Texas.

You would need a salary of $93,090 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Leander, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Leander, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Leander, Texas
Leander, TX vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Leander, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher

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