Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 1.1% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $148,363 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
15% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Valparaiso, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower