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


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 10.6% more expensive than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $55,299 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs El_Cajon, CA
Compared to Murrieta, El_Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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