Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 31.1% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $55,144 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in El Cajon
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to San Jose, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% lower
      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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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