Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 81.0% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $271,565 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Huntington Beach, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Huntington Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.0% 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)
  262.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher