Arlington, Virginia vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 38.3% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $92,543 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Arlington, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower