What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Minneapolis, Minnesota?

Childcare is 30% cheaper in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Minneapolis, Minnesota?

A salary of $52,500 in Minneapolis, Minnesota could decrease to $49,850 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.

MINNEAPOLIS vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 5.0% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $49,850 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
30% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Minneapolis, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

15.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.4% lower

Commute

10.0% lower

Health

25.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Minneapolis, MN vs. Charlotte, NC

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