Santa Clara, California vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 57.6% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $21,204 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Santa Clara, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.6% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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