Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 51.1% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,284 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Washington
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Charlotte, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  38.5% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher