Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Punta Gorda, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Punta Gorda, Florida is 1.3% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $197,392 in Punta Gorda, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Punta Gorda, Florida is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in Punta Gorda
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Punta Gorda, FL
Compared to Charlotte, Punta Gorda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower