2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Ball Ground, GA vs Charlotte, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Charlotte or is it cheaper to live in Ball Ground?
- Charlotte is 9.1% less expensive than Ball Ground.

Which city has more affordable housing, Charlotte or Ball Ground?
- Charlotte housing costs are 12.5% less expensive than Ball Ground housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Ball Ground or is Health Care more affordable in Charlotte.
- Health related expenses are 4.5% less in Charlotte.
 Ball Ground, GACharlotte, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock102.5100
 Food & Groceries98.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock95.0100
 Housing118.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$381,800$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock97.7100
 Miscellaneous104.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Ball Ground    2 Reviews

I want to stay in Georgia but move to a slower paced, MUCH less crime, safe area. I am a RN so work is not a problem---How is Ballground and do you know of any other  More

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Over 18 years ago

We have lived in Forsyth County for the last 10 years and it is a great place to raise your family! The schools are top rated in the state and the climate here is  More

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Reviews for Charlotte    305 Reviews

My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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Over 4 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  More

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