Cost of Living Calculator - Charlotte, North Carolina vs Short Pump, Virginia


The cost of living in Short Pump, Virginia is 8.5% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,263 in Short Pump, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Pump, Virginia is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Short Pump
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs Short Pump, VA
Compared to Charlotte, Short Pump is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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