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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Arden-Arcade, CA โ€” COL adjusted from Sacramento, CA area + state data

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You'd save $1.0K/month moving to Charlotte, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $137.5K in Charlotte, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 13.9%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,042
Savings
Annual Impact
$12.5K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Arden-Arcade, CA

Population:95K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$460K

Charlotte, NC

Population:875K
Cost Index:86
Median Home:$399K

Arden-Arcade, CA

The Golden State

95K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in California, this city has a population of 95K residents.

Charlotte, NC

The Tar Heel State

875K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMajor banking center
  • โ€ขNASCAR headquarters
  • โ€ขQueen City

Major Industries

FinanceTechnologyEnergyMotorsports

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Arden-Arcade, CA vs Charlotte, NC

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†“ 22.2%
Arden-Arcade, CA
$3,175
Charlotte, NC
$2,469
Difference
$706
less
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 12.1%
Arden-Arcade, CA
$1,368
Charlotte, NC
$1,202
Difference
$166
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 4.8%
Arden-Arcade, CA
$1,039
Charlotte, NC
$989
Difference
$50.06
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†“ 1.9%
Arden-Arcade, CA
$1,741
Charlotte, NC
$1,707
Difference
$33.19
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 5.0%
Arden-Arcade, CA
$608
Charlotte, NC
$638
Difference
$30.22
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 0.2%
Arden-Arcade, CA
$520
Charlotte, NC
$519
Difference
$0.98
less

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,023
To$1,630
โ†‘ $607
1 Bed
From$1,187
To$1,710
โ†‘ $523
2 Bed
From$1,514
To$1,870
โ†‘ $356
3 Bed
From$2,128
To$2,300
โ†‘ $172
Charlotte, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,340โ€“$2,310/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$8,451
Monthly in Arden-Arcade, CA
$7,525
Monthly in Charlotte, NC
$926
Difference

Home Values

Arden-Arcade
Charlotte
-
Median Value
$399K
-
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
-
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +40.8%
-
Price Range
$293K - $1.57M

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $3.5K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$292
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.3%
Rate difference

Arden-Arcade, CA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
California State Tax
Effective: 7.1%
$10.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 31.8%
$47.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,530/month
$102.4K

Charlotte, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Additional Tax Information

Arden-Arcade, CA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:10.5%
Property Tax:0.8%

Charlotte, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Arden-Arcade
Charlotte
51 Moderate
Air Quality
51 Moderate
49.7%
Good Air Days
46.2%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠโ˜€๐Ÿซจ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+2.4ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.9ยฐF
69 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
36 days
โ–ฒ+2.4ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.9ยฐF
69 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
36 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between California and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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