Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 181.3% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $422,016 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
361% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  181.3% 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
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  628.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher