Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Atascadero, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atascadero, California is 39.3% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,659 in Atascadero, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atascadero, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Atascadero
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Atascadero, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Atascadero is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher