salaryCharlotte is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Diego to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$131
👥 People living there
903,844
1,389,526
Commute to work
24.7 min
23.5 min
College degree
48%
51%
Own their home
51%
47.3%
Below poverty line
11.7%
11%
Unemployment
4.6%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $70,900 | +83% in San Diego |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $110,400 | +75% in San Diego |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $97,000 | +65% in San Diego |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $139,520 | +54% in San Diego |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $73,200 | +44% in San Diego |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $76,160 | +29% in San Diego |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,390 | $123,790 | +26% in San Diego |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,310 | $163,860 | +26% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $3,011 in San Diego.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $68,961 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or San Diego?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $116,561 in San Diego, 24% more in San Diego.