Cost of Living Calculator - Charlotte, North Carolina vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 118.1% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $763,196 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Charlotte, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.1% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  355.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.4% higher

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