Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Johnston, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnston, Iowa is 3.4% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,295 in Johnston, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnston, Iowa is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Johnston
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Johnston, IA
Compared to Charlotte, Johnston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower