Salem, Oregon vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 44.7% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $72,363 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Salem, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.5% higher
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher