What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Oakdale, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 33% more expensive in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Oakdale, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $70,000 in Oakdale, Pennsylvania should increase to $70,853 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.

OAKDALE vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Oakdale, Pennsylvania vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 1.2% more expensive than Oakdale, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $70,853 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakdale, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Oakdale, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Oakdale, Pennsylvania

Oakdale, PA vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Oakdale, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

56.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.9% lower

Commute

8.3% lower

Health

7.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% higher

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Oakdale, Pennsylvania vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Oakdale, PA vs. Charlotte, NC

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