Madison, Wisconsin vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 1.7% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $138,636 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
22% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Madison, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower