What is a pro or con of living in Mountain View, Californiacompared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 364% more expensive in Mountain View.

What salary do I need to live in Mountain View, California copmared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

A salary of $110,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina should increase to $307,603 in Mountain View, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTE vs. MOUNTAIN VIEW
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 179.6% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $307,603 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
364% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Mountain View, CA

Compared to Charlotte, Mountain View is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

179.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

21.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

679.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.9% lower

Commute

41.9% higher

Health

13.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlotte, NC vs. Mountain View, CA

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