Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Newport Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport Beach, California is 254.2% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $125,374 in Newport Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport Beach, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
603% more expensive in Newport Beach
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Newport Beach, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Newport Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  254.2% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  826.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher