Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 47.9% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $110,958 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher