Cost of Living Calculator - Oak Brook, Illinois vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 0.9% more expensive than Oak Brook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,442 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Oak Brook, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
15% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Oak Brook, Illinois
Oak Brook, IL vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Oak Brook, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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