Salary Comparison
El Cajon vs Los Angeles
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | El Cajon | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 138 | 176 |
| Median rent 1BR | $2,100 | $2,700 |
| Median home price | $720,000 | $950,000 |
| Population | 106,000 | 3,979,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | El Cajon | Los Angeles | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $329,800 | $420,600 | -$90,800 |
| Investment Banker | $248,400 | $316,800 | -$68,400 |
| Corporate Counsel | $248,400 | $316,800 | -$68,400 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $241,500 | $308,000 | -$66,500 |
| PMO Director | $227,700 | $290,400 | -$62,700 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $220,800 | $281,600 | -$60,800 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $220,800 | $281,600 | -$60,800 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $200,100 | $255,200 | -$55,100 |
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