What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

Food is 5.5% higher, utilities are 5.8% higher, commute is 46.7% higher, and personal expenses are 8.3% higher in Austin compared to Amarillo.

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CHARLOTTE vs. DESERT HOT SPRINGS
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Cost of Living Calculator - Charlotte, North Carolina vs Desert Hot Springs, California

Q: How much more expensive is Desert Hot Springs compared to Charlotte?

You would need a salary of $82,523 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 10.0% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $82,523 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
47% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
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Charlotte, NC vs Desert Hot Springs, CA

Compared to Charlotte, Desert Hot Springs is:

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10.0% higher

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2.1% lower

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2.2% lower

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8.5% higher

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47.7% higher

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8.1% lower

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Personal

6.4% higher

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