Van Buren, Maine vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 37.0% more expensive than Van Buren, Maine.

You would need a salary of $68,475 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Van Buren, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Van Buren, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
258% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Van Buren, Maine
Van Buren, ME vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Van Buren, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  48.3% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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