What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Greenville, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 6% more expensive in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Greenville, South Carolina?

A salary of $100,000 in Greenville, South Carolina should increase to $112,401 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.

GREENVILLE vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Greenville, South Carolina vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 12.4% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $112,401 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville, SC vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Greenville, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

22.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.4% higher

Commute

28.2% higher

Health

2.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Greenville, South Carolina vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Greenville, SC vs. Charlotte, NC

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