El Cajon, CA vs Spartanburg, SC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
El Cajon
62.5
#1848 nationally
Spartanburg
72.7
#850 nationally
Spartanburg leads in cost of living index (86 vs 150). El Cajon leads in walk score (61 vs 35). El Cajon leads in median household income ($64,128 vs $42,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Cajon, CA | Spartanburg, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1848) | 72.7 (#850) |
| Population | 102,991 | 37,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $812,181 | $233,747 |
| Median Household Income | $64,128 | $42,891 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 11.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 150 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+33.6 |
D-
62.5 Score
El Cajon, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$812,181
Population
102,991
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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C-
72.7 Score
Spartanburg, SC
Hub City of the Upstate
Median Home
$233,747
Population
37,448
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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