What is a pro or con of living in El Cajon, Californiacompared to Whitefish, Montana?

Childcare is 69% more expensive in El Cajon.

What salary do I need to live in El Cajon, California copmared to Whitefish, Montana?

A salary of $50,000 in Whitefish, Montana should increase to $58,027 in El Cajon, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WHITEFISH vs. EL CAJON
Cost of Living Comparison

Whitefish, Montana vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 16.1% more expensive than Whitefish, Montana.

You would need a salary of $58,027 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitefish, Montana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Whitefish, Montana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
69% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Whitefish, Montana

Whitefish, MT vs. El Cajon, CA

Compared to Whitefish, El Cajon is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

42.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

37.2% higher

Commute

67.5% higher

Health

11.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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