Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 135.8% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $132,052 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
276% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.8% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  464.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  43.8% higher
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher