Cost of Living Calculator - Charlotte, North Carolina vs El Centro, California


The cost of living in El Centro, California is 1.0% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,507 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in El Centro
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs El Centro, CA
Compared to Charlotte, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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