Ashland, Kentucky vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 35.3% more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $67,639 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Ashland, Kentucky
Ashland, KY vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Ashland, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% higher
      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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher