What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to West Lafayette, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 24% more expensive in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to West Lafayette, Indiana?

A salary of $95,000 in West Lafayette, Indiana should increase to $104,773 in Charlotte, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST LAFAYETTE vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 10.3% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $104,773 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Charlotte
than in West Lafayette, Indiana

West Lafayette, IN vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to West Lafayette, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.7% lower

Commute

38.6% higher

Health

3.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.4% higher

Cost of Food

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West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Lafayette, IN vs. Charlotte, NC

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