What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 73% more expensive in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi?

A salary of $20,000 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi should increase to $24,406 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.

BAY ST. LOUIS vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bay St. Louis, Mississippi vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 22.0% more expensive than Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $24,406 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Bay St. Louis, MS vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Bay St. Louis, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

67.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

7.0% higher

Health

4.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Bay St. Louis, Mississippi vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bay St. Louis, MS vs. Charlotte, NC

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