Yuma, Arizona vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 62.0% more expensive than Yuma, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $80,984 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yuma, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Yuma, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Yuma, Arizona
Yuma, AZ vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Yuma, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.0% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  59.2% higher
  Health
  34.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher