Smithfield, Rhode Island vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 12.5% cheaper than Smithfield, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $87,533 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Smithfield, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Smithfield, Rhode Island
Smithfield, RI vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Smithfield, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% lower