What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Portsmouth, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 40% cheaper in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Portsmouth, New Hampshire?

A salary of $70,000 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire could decrease to $54,609 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.

PORTSMOUTH vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 22.0% cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $54,609 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Portsmouth, NH vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Portsmouth, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

47.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.0% lower

Commute

16.6% higher

Health

14.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Portsmouth, NH vs. Charlotte, NC

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