What is a pro or con of living in Tega Cay, South Carolinacompared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 37% more expensive in Tega Cay.

What salary do I need to live in Tega Cay, South Carolina copmared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

A salary of $150,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina should increase to $171,364 in Tega Cay, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTE vs. TEGA CAY
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Tega Cay, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tega Cay, South Carolina is 14.2% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $171,364 in Tega Cay, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tega Cay, South Carolina is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Tega Cay
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Tega Cay, SC

Compared to Charlotte, Tega Cay is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

51.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% higher

Commute

4.6% lower

Health

17.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Tega Cay, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlotte, NC vs. Tega Cay, SC

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