Newark, Ohio vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 81.2% more expensive than Newark, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $90,587 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Newark, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
265% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Newark, Ohio
Newark, OH vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Newark, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.2% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  292.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  62.9% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher