Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Forest Acres, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Acres, South Carolina is 5.2% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $47,392 in Forest Acres, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Acres, South Carolina is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Forest Acres
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Forest Acres, SC
Compared to Charlotte, Forest Acres is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher