El Cajon, California vs. Charlotte, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, Tennessee is 38.1% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $30,972 in Charlotte, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, Tennessee is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Charlotte
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Charlotte, TN
Compared to El Cajon, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower