Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 25.9% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $30,212 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  42.0% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher