What is a pro or con of living in Manhattan, New Yorkcompared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 206% more expensive in Manhattan.

What salary do I need to live in Manhattan, New York copmared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

A salary of $1,800,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina should increase to $3,997,192 in Manhattan, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTE vs. MANHATTAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 122.1% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $3,997,192 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Manhattan, NY

Compared to Charlotte, Manhattan is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

122.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

21.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

425.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

52.9% higher

Commute

64.8% higher

Health

31.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

50.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlotte, NC vs. Manhattan, NY

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