Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Encinitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 129.7% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $447,894 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
305% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Encinitas, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  129.7% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  383.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher