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SAN FRANCISCO vs. CHARLOTTE
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San Francisco, California vs. Charlotte, North Carolina
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is
59.1%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$53,119
in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Charlotte
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to San Francisco, Charlotte is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
59.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
14.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
83.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.8% higher
Commute
38.2% lower
Health
17.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
17.5% lower
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