El Cajon, California vs. Chester, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, South Carolina is 47.8% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $26,080 in Chester, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, South Carolina is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Chester
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Chester, SC
Compared to El Cajon, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.8% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower