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


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 45.5% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $27,253 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in El Cajon
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.9% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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