What is a pro or con of living in Laguna Niguel, Californiacompared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 205% more expensive in Laguna Niguel.

What salary do I need to live in Laguna Niguel, California copmared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

A salary of $100,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina should increase to $184,554 in Laguna Niguel, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTE vs. LAGUNA NIGUEL
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Laguna Niguel, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Niguel, California is 84.6% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $184,554 in Laguna Niguel, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Laguna Niguel, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Laguna Niguel
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Laguna Niguel, CA

Compared to Charlotte, Laguna Niguel is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

84.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

265.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.3% higher

Commute

19.3% higher

Health

1.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Laguna Niguel, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlotte, NC vs. Laguna Niguel, CA

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