Lowell, Arkansas vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 64.3% more expensive than Lowell, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $82,151 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Lowell, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Lowell, Arkansas
Lowell, AR vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Lowell, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.3% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  51.8% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher