Cost of Living Calculator - Charlotte, North Carolina vs Amherst, Colorado


The cost of living in Amherst, Colorado is 18.7% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,008 in Amherst, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, Colorado is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Amherst
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs Amherst, CO
Compared to Charlotte, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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