Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 2.6% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,945 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Raleigh, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher