Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 18.4% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,178 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Charlotte, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% higher
      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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% lower
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher