Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 172.7% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $259,082 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
333% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  172.7% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  642.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  58.4% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher