Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 70.3% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $93,671 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.3% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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