Simi Valley, California vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 34.3% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $68,962 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Simi Valley, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower