Charlotte, North Carolina vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 60.9% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $112,618 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, 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
118% more expensive in San Diego
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Charlotte, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.9% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher