Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Florence, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Florence, South Carolina is 19.5% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,379 in Florence, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Florence, South Carolina is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Florence
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Florence, SC
Compared to Charlotte, Florence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower