What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Johnson City, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 63% more expensive in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Johnson City, Tennessee?

A salary of $60,000 in Johnson City, Tennessee should increase to $73,040 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.

JOHNSON CITY vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 21.7% more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $73,040 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Johnson City, Tennessee

Johnson City, TN vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Johnson City, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

53.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.4% higher

Commute

32.9% higher

Health

0.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Johnson City, TN vs. Charlotte, NC

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