Poway, California vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 43.0% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $28,502 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Poway, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower