Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 35.0% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $101,234 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Charleston, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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