Cost of Living Calculator - Surprise, Arizona vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 37.7% more expensive than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $68,866 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Surprise, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.