Clayton, North Carolina vs. Altadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altadena, California is 109.6% more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $157,195 in Altadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altadena, California is more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Altadena
than in Clayton, North Carolina
Clayton, NC vs. Altadena, CA
Compared to Clayton, Altadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.6% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  281.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  95.9% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower