DeKalb, Illinois vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $59,204 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Charlotte
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Dekalb, Charlotte 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher