Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Orange Beach, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange Beach, Alabama is 10.0% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $110,030 in Orange Beach, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange Beach, Alabama is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Orange Beach
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Orange Beach, AL
Compared to Charlotte, Orange Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower