Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 7.6% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $83,139 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Springfield
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Charlotte, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher