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AUSTIN vs. CHARLOTTE
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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
$32,360
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
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
38.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.8% lower
Commute
11.1% lower
Health
6.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.0% lower
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