Salisbury, Maryland vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 20.7% more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $83,285 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury, MD vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Salisbury, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower