North Plainfield, New Jersey vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 17.1% cheaper than North Plainfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $33,344 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in North Plainfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than North Plainfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Charlotte
than in North Plainfield, New Jersey
North Plainfield, NJ vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to North Plainfield, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower