Ottumwa, Iowa vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 43.9% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $359,668 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
290% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Ottumwa, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  222.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  55.6% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher