Albany, Georgia vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 34.9% more expensive than Albany, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $37,506 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Albany, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Albany, Georgia
Albany, GA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Albany, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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