Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Lake Wylie, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Wylie, South Carolina is 3.8% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,094 in Lake Wylie, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Wylie, South Carolina is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Lake Wylie
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Lake Wylie, SC
Compared to Charlotte, Lake Wylie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower