Potomac, Maryland vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 48.2% cheaper than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $77,769 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Potomac, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower