Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grass Valley, California is 26.6% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $172,148 in Grass Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grass Valley, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Grass Valley
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Grass Valley, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Grass Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher