Charlotte, North Carolina vs. St. Albans, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Albans, Maine is 15.8% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,076 in St. Albans, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Albans, Maine is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in St. Albans
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. St. Albans, ME
Compared to Charlotte, St. Albans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% lower
      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)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower