El Cajon, California vs. Black Mountain, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Black Mountain, North Carolina is 29.0% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $53,239 in Black Mountain, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Black Mountain, North Carolina is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Black Mountain
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Black Mountain, NC
Compared to El Cajon, Black Mountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  38.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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