Terlingua, Texas vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 82.3% more expensive than Terlingua, Texas.

You would need a salary of $91,144 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Terlingua, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Terlingua, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
403% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Terlingua, Texas
Terlingua, TX vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Terlingua, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.3% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  89.7% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher