What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 58% more expensive in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

A salary of $28,000 in Springfield, Massachusetts should increase to $30,311 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.

SPRINGFIELD vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 8.3% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,311 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, MA vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Springfield, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

38.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.7% lower

Commute

4.6% higher

Health

4.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MA vs. Charlotte, NC

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