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El Cajon vs La Mesa
Two California cities 4 miles apart, side by side.
| El Cajon | La Mesa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 104,909 | 60,835 |
| Median household income | $66,478 | $84,337 |
| Median home value | $632,800 | $738,800 |
| Median rent | $1,790/mo | $1,958/mo |
| Median age | 35.5 | 37.1 |
| Homeownership | 41% | 46% |
| Property tax (effective) | 0.69% | 0.67% |
| Sales tax | 8.25% | 8.5% |
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Is El Cajon or La Mesa cheaper?
For housing, El Cajon is cheaper: median home values are $632,800 in El Cajon and $738,800 in La Mesa; median rents are $1,790 and $1,958.
Which has higher incomes, El Cajon or La Mesa?
La Mesa: median household income is $66,478 in El Cajon and $84,337 in La Mesa.
How far is El Cajon from La Mesa?
About 4 miles in a straight line.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; state revenue agencies for sales tax.