Traverse City, Michigan vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 2.9% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $25,722 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Traverse City, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower