What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Palmdale, California?

Median Home Cost is 14% cheaper in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Palmdale, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Palmdale, California could decrease to $56,863 in Charlotte, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PALMDALE vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Palmdale, California vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 24.2% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $56,863 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Palmdale, California

Palmdale, CA vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Palmdale, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

26.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.5% lower

Commute

45.6% lower

Health

6.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Palmdale, CA vs. Charlotte, NC

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