Alexandria, Virginia vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 28.9% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $81,721 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Alexandria, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% lower
      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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower