Madison, Mississippi vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 49.5% more expensive than Madison, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $74,773 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Madison, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Madison, Mississippi
Madison, MS vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Madison, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  48.4% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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