North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Tehachapi, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tehachapi, California is 16.3% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,132 in Tehachapi, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tehachapi, California is more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Tehachapi
than in North Charleston, South Carolina
North Charleston, SC vs. Tehachapi, CA
Compared to North Charleston, Tehachapi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower