Cost of Living Calculator - Payson, Arizona vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 50.5% more expensive than Payson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $112,843 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Payson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Payson, Arizona
Payson, AZ vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Payson, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  68.6% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher

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