Orinda, California vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 72.0% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $13,991 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Orinda, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.0% 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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower