Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 17.7% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $58,855 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Milwaukee, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% higher
      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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher