El Cajon, California vs. Pelion, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pelion, South Carolina is 42.2% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $28,880 in Pelion, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pelion, South Carolina is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Pelion
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Pelion, SC
Compared to El Cajon, Pelion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower