What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Buffalo, New York?

Median Home Cost is 86% more expensive in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Buffalo, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Buffalo, New York should increase to $56,328 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.

BUFFALO vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Buffalo, New York vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 12.7% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $56,328 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Buffalo, New York

Buffalo, NY vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Buffalo, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

168.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.2% lower

Commute

4.6% lower

Health

9.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Buffalo, New York vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Buffalo, NY vs. Charlotte, NC

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