Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Rainbow City, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rainbow City, Alabama is 13.7% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,129 in Rainbow City, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rainbow City, Alabama is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Rainbow City
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Rainbow City, AL
Compared to Charlotte, Rainbow City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower