Melrose Park, Illinois vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 47.6% more expensive than Melrose Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $29,522 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Melrose Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Melrose Park, Illinois
Melrose Park, IL vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Melrose Park, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower