Burlington, North Carolina vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 86.6% more expensive than Burlington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $93,325 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Burlington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Burlington, North Carolina
Burlington, NC vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Burlington, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.6% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  358.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  73.1% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher