Mission Viejo, California vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 41.4% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $105,503 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Mission Viejo, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower