Pontiac, Illinois vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 37.7% more expensive than Pontiac, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $137,707 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pontiac, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Pontiac, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Pontiac, Illinois
Pontiac, IL vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Pontiac, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  56.8% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher