Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 6.4% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $112,297 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Dover
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Charlotte, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% lower
      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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher