Cost of Living in El Cajon, CA
Population: 104,909 • 2026 Data
$66,478
Median Household Income
-14% vs national
$1,790
Median Monthly Rent
+33% vs national
$632,800
Median Home Value
+87% vs national
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in El Cajon
The median home value in El Cajon, CA is $632,800. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,790, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,841.
Rent-to-income ratio: 32.3%. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, indicating housing costs may be a burden for median-income households.
Income and Employment
The median household income in El Cajon, CA is $66,478. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1%, with a labor force of 50,332 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.