Charter Oak, CA vs Pine Hills, CA

Pine Hills is moderately more affordable than Charter Oak, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Charter Oak scores 145 compared to 127 for Pine Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Charter Oak can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Charter Oak is $1,838/month compared to $1,697/month in Pine Hills — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pine Hills is more affordable at $451,500 median vs $601,900.

Median household income in Charter Oak is $84,101 compared to $83,791 in Pine Hills (+0.4%). Charter Oak does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Charter Oak spend roughly 26.2% of their income on rent, more than the 24.3% in Pine Hills.