Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey, California vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 15.3% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $63,554 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in El Cajon
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Monterey, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% lower
      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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% higher
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  38.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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