Bellingham, Washington vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 19.1% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,463 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Bellingham, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.0% higher
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower