Santa Rosa, California vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 29.7% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $35,130 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Santa Rosa, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower