What is a pro or con of living in El Cajon, Californiacompared to Carolina Beach, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 29% more expensive in El Cajon.

What salary do I need to live in El Cajon, California copmared to Carolina Beach, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Carolina Beach, North Carolina should increase to $66,102 in El Cajon, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CAROLINA BEACH vs. EL CAJON
Cost of Living Comparison

Carolina Beach, North Carolina vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 32.2% more expensive than Carolina Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,102 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carolina Beach, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Carolina Beach, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Carolina Beach, NC vs. El Cajon, CA

Compared to Carolina Beach, El Cajon is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

70.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.7% higher

Commute

40.5% higher

Health

25.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Carolina Beach, NC vs. El Cajon, CA

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