Atlanta, Georgia vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 8.9% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $80,197 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Atlanta, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower