What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Charleston, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 145% more expensive in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Charleston, West Virginia?

A salary of $65,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $80,105 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.

CHARLESTON vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 23.2% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $80,105 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Charleston, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

114.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.8% higher

Commute

12.3% higher

Health

30.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Charlotte, NC

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