St. Joseph, Michigan vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 11.1% more expensive than St. Joseph, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $44,459 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than St. Joseph, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Charlotte
than in St. Joseph, Michigan
St. Joseph, MI vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to St. Joseph, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher