The Dalles, Oregon vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 63.9% more expensive than The Dalles, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $81,969 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Dalles, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than The Dalles, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in El Cajon
than in The Dalles, Oregon
The Dalles, OR vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to The Dalles, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.9% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% higher
  Commute
  77.5% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher