Laurens, South Carolina vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 96.6% more expensive than Laurens, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $98,276 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurens, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Laurens, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
506% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Laurens, South Carolina
Laurens, SC vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Laurens, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.6% higher
      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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  438.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  55.4% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher