Chico, California vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 12.9% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $435,371 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Chico, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower