Cost of Living Calculator - Seaside, Oregon vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 41.3% more expensive than Seaside, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $105,958 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seaside, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Seaside, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Seaside, Oregon
Seaside, OR vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Seaside, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  67.3% higher
  Commute
  57.4% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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