Boston, Massachusetts vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 35.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $71,493 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Boston, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.0% lower