Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Key West, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Key West, Florida is 51.7% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,861 in Key West, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Key West, Florida is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Key West
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Key West, FL
Compared to Charlotte, Key West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  70.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher