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


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 22.1% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $61,038 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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