2024 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Minonk, IL vs Charlotte, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Charlotte or is it cheaper to live in Minonk?
- Charlotte is 21.4% more expensive than Minonk.

Which city has more affordable housing, Charlotte or Minonk?
- Charlotte housing costs are 245.5% more expensive than Minonk housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Minonk or is Health Care more affordable in Charlotte.
- Health related expenses are 15.3% less in Charlotte.
 Minonk, ILCharlotte, NCUnited States
 Overall84.4102.5100
 Food & Groceries93.499.2100
 Health112.195.0100
 Housing29.9103.3100
 Median Home Cost$114,600$381,800$338,100
 Utilities10098100
 Transportation86.197.7100
 Miscellaneous137.6110.3100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Over 2 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  More

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