Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 34.1% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $402,307 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Northbrook
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Northbrook, IL
Compared to Charlotte, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  32.3% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher