Cost of Living Calculator - Northwest, North Carolina vs California City, California


The cost of living in California City, California is 10.8% more expensive than Northwest, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $83,070 in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northwest, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California City, California is more expensive than Northwest, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in California City
than in Northwest, North Carolina
Northwest, NC vs California City, CA
Compared to Northwest, California City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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