Alabaster, Alabama vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 3.4% more expensive than Alabaster, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $103,423 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Alabaster, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Alabaster, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Alabaster, Alabama
Alabaster, AL vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Alabaster, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower