Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Lincoln, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Alabama is 16.9% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,160 in Lincoln, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Alabama is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Lincoln
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Lincoln, AL
Compared to Charlotte, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower