Sterling, Virginia vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 11.8% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $72,647 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Sterling, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower

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