Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 50.3% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,075 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher