Here's what it costs to live in El Cajon, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,790 per month, while the typical home is valued around $632,800. Households earn a median of $66,478 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$66,478
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,790
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$632,800
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
13.30%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
7.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
104,909
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.5 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for El Cajon?
The cost of living index for El Cajon is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in El Cajon?
The median gross rent in El Cajon is $1,790 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in El Cajon?
The median household income in El Cajon is $66,478 per year.
What is the median home value in El Cajon?
The median home value in El Cajon is $632,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in El Cajon?
Air quality data for El Cajon is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in El Cajon?
California has a top state income tax rate of 13.30% and a statewide sales tax of 7.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology