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

Median Home Cost is 141% more expensive in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Potsdam, New York?

A salary of $60,000 in Potsdam, New York should increase to $77,688 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.

POTSDAM vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Potsdam, New York vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 29.5% more expensive than Potsdam, New York.

You would need a salary of $77,688 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Potsdam, New York.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Potsdam, New York

Potsdam, NY vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Potsdam, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

131.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.2% lower

Commute

39.4% higher

Health

13.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Potsdam, New York vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Potsdam, NY vs. Charlotte, NC

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