Westminster, California vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 8.5% cheaper than Westminster, California.

You would need a salary of $45,741 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westminster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is cheaper than Westminster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in El Cajon
than in Westminster, California
Westminster, CA vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Westminster, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% lower
      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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower