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Cost of Living in El Cajon, CA

154.4
Very Expensive · National average is 100

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$64,128
Median Income
$1,686/mo
Median Rent
$593,500
Median Home
105,721
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
174.3
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
133.1
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
136.1
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
156.5
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
152
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$1,315
est.
$1,484
est.
$1,686$2,158
est.
$2,462
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

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