Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Port Orchard, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Orchard, Washington is 16.2% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $156,936 in Port Orchard, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Orchard, Washington is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Port Orchard
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Port Orchard, WA
Compared to Charlotte, Port Orchard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher