Benton, Maine vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 24.8% more expensive than Benton, Maine.

You would need a salary of $149,737 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Benton, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Benton, Maine
Benton, ME vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Benton, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% higher
      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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  38.0% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher