Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 32.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $51,010 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in El Cajon
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% higher
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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