Carrboro, North Carolina vs. Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vista, California is 41.1% more expensive than Carrboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,526 in Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vista, California is more expensive than Carrboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Vista
than in Carrboro, North Carolina
Carrboro, NC vs. Vista, CA
Compared to Carrboro, Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower