Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 23.7% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $111,328 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Fort Wayne, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher