Tampa, Florida vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 42.9% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $107,184 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Tampa, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher