What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 79% more expensive in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $98,000 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $110,904 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.

HARRISBURG vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 13.2% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $110,904 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Harrisburg, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

345.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.0% lower

Commute

10.6% higher

Health

13.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Harrisburg, PA vs. Charlotte, NC

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