Los Gatos, California vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 69.9% cheaper than Los Gatos, California.

You would need a salary of $150,422 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Gatos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Los Gatos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Los Gatos, California
Los Gatos, CA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Los Gatos, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.9% 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
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower