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


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 36.3% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $122,705 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Phoenix, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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)
  118.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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