Cost of Living Calculator - Charlotte, North Carolina vs Albany, California


The cost of living in Albany, California is 114.3% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $107,172 in Albany, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in Albany
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs Albany, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.3% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  331.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher

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