Tacoma, Washington vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 15.5% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,818 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Tacoma, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.0% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower