Stow, Massachusetts vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 30.4% cheaper than Stow, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,666 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Stow, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Stow, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Stow, Massachusetts
Stow, MA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Stow, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower