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

Childcare is 35% more expensive in Charlotte.

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

A salary of $125,000 in Lake Wylie, South Carolina should increase to $129,953 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.

LAKE WYLIE vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake Wylie, South Carolina vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 4.0% more expensive than Lake Wylie, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $129,953 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Wylie, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Lake Wylie, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
35% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Lake Wylie, South Carolina

Lake Wylie, SC vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Lake Wylie, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

19.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.3% lower

Commute

3.2% higher

Health

14.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Lake Wylie, South Carolina vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lake Wylie, SC vs. Charlotte, NC

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