Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 81.6% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $92,595 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Irvine
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.6% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  277.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher