Wakefield, Massachusetts vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 32.4% cheaper than Wakefield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,075 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Wakefield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Wakefield, Massachusetts
Wakefield, MA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Wakefield, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% lower