Saginaw, Michigan vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 25.7% more expensive than Saginaw, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $62,863 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Saginaw, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Saginaw, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw, MI vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Saginaw, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher