Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Old Lyme, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Old Lyme, Connecticut is 27.9% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $127,884 in Old Lyme, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Old Lyme, Connecticut is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Old Lyme
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Old Lyme, CT
Compared to Charlotte, Old Lyme is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher