Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 334.1% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $282,166 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
713% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  334.1% 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
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,188.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  43.9% higher
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher