Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Cupertino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cupertino, California is 253.3% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $264,945 in Cupertino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cupertino, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
534% more expensive in Cupertino
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Cupertino, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Cupertino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  253.3% 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
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  802.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  50.4% higher
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher