Santa Barbara, California vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 54.2% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $274,530 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Santa Barbara, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower