El Cajon, California vs. Sumter, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sumter, South Carolina is 46.8% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $39,879 in Sumter, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sumter, South Carolina is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Sumter
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Sumter, SC
Compared to El Cajon, Sumter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.8% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower