Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Lake Mary, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Mary, Florida is 10.4% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,216 in Lake Mary, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Mary, Florida is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Lake Mary
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Lake Mary, FL
Compared to Charlotte, Lake Mary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher