Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Dedham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dedham, Massachusetts is 45.2% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $108,927 in Dedham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dedham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Dedham
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Dedham, MA
Compared to Charlotte, Dedham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher