El Cajon, California vs. Shelby, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelby, North Carolina is 46.2% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $26,889 in Shelby, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, North Carolina is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Shelby
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Shelby, NC
Compared to El Cajon, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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)
  82.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower

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