What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Fairmont, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 161% more expensive in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Fairmont, West Virginia?

A salary of $46,500 in Fairmont, West Virginia should increase to $60,052 in Charlotte, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FAIRMONT vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 29.1% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,052 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Fairmont, West Virginia

Fairmont, WV vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Fairmont, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

128.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.6% higher

Commute

34.0% higher

Health

23.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fairmont, WV vs. Charlotte, NC

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