Washington, Pennsylvania vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 15.3% more expensive than Washington, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $86,445 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Washington, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington, PA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Washington, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower