Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Dauphin Island, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dauphin Island, Alabama is 9.0% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,514 in Dauphin Island, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dauphin Island, Alabama is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Dauphin Island
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Dauphin Island, AL
Compared to Charlotte, Dauphin Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower