West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 12.1% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $428,358 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Charlotte
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to West Des Moines, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher