Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 3.0% cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $74,678 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
18% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Hershey, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% lower
      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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower