El Cajon, California vs. Sanford, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, North Carolina is 45.5% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $27,227 in Sanford, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, North Carolina is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Sanford
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Sanford, NC
Compared to El Cajon, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  43.6% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower