Columbia, Maryland vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 15.7% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $117,988 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Columbia, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower