Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 16.5% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,680 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Rochester
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Charlotte, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher