Seattle, Washington vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 11.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,992 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in El Cajon
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Seattle, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.8% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower

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