Springfield, Missouri vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 81.2% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $135,880 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Springfield, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.2% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  281.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  50.4% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher