San Diego, California vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 7.6% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $69,296 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in El Cajon
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to San Diego, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
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  Personal
  1.0% lower
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