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Charlotte, North Carolina - Chicago, Illinois

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A salary of $205,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina should increase to $230,680 in Chicago, Illinois

Charlotte U.S. Avg. Chicago

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Cost of Living IndexesCharlotteChicago
Overall93105
Food100108
Housing82107
Utilities9599
Transportation97110
Health94104
Miscellaneous99102
100=national average

Chicago is 13% more expensive than Charlotte.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 29% more expensive in Chicago.


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