Lincolnton, North Carolina vs. Squaw Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Squaw Valley, California is 15.8% more expensive than Lincolnton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $81,048 in Squaw Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincolnton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Squaw Valley, California is more expensive than Lincolnton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Squaw Valley
than in Lincolnton, North Carolina
Lincolnton, NC vs. Squaw Valley, CA
Compared to Lincolnton, Squaw Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher