San Mateo, California vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 60.2% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $4,774 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Charlotte
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to San Mateo, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.2% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower