Santa Ana, California vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 2.3% more expensive than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $143,287 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Santa Ana, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower