Winter Haven, Florida vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 12.3% more expensive than Winter Haven, Florida.

You would need a salary of $116,766 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Winter Haven, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Winter Haven, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Winter Haven, Florida
Winter Haven, FL vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Winter Haven, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher