Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 68.8% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $297,042 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, 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
95% more expensive in Queens
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Charlotte, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.8% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.1% higher
  Commute
  92.9% higher
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher