Cupertino, California vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 71.7% cheaper than Cupertino, California.

You would need a salary of $35,385 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cupertino, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Cupertino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Cupertino, California
Cupertino, CA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Cupertino, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.7% lower
      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
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower