Palo Alto, California vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 77.0% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $17,277 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Palo Alto, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.0% 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
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower