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Columbia, South Carolina - El Cajon, California

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A salary of $28,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $38,756 in El Cajon, California

Columbia U.S. Avg. El Cajon

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Cost of Living IndexesColumbiaEl Cajon
Overall95131
Food104106
Housing78193
Utilities107112
Transportation97111
Health94110
Miscellaneous101103
100=national average

El Cajon is 38% more expensive than Columbia.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 148% more expensive in El Cajon.


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