What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Athens, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 81% more expensive in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Athens, Tennessee?

A salary of $100,000 in Athens, Tennessee should increase to $130,157 in Charlotte, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ATHENS vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Athens, Tennessee vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 30.2% more expensive than Athens, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $130,157 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Athens, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Athens, Tennessee

Athens, TN vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Athens, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

79.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.9% higher

Commute

45.4% higher

Health

3.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Athens, Tennessee vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Athens, TN vs. Charlotte, NC

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