Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 7.9% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,962 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
79% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  64.4% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher