El Cajon, California vs. Mills River, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mills River, North Carolina is 25.4% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $55,921 in Mills River, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mills River, North Carolina is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Mills River
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Mills River, NC
Compared to El Cajon, Mills River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  41.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower