Round Rock, Texas vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 27.2% more expensive than Round Rock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $61,061 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Round Rock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Round Rock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Round Rock, Texas
Round Rock, TX vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Round Rock, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher