Reno, Nevada vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 22.5% more expensive than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $61,240 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Reno, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher