Austin, Texas vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 23.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $80,900 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Austin, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower