What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $51,404 in White Bear Lake city (Ramsey County), Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in White Bear Lake city (Ramsey County), Minnesota is 2.8% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,404 in White Bear Lake city (Ramsey County), Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, White Bear Lake city (Ramsey County), Minnesota is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
40% more expensive in White Bear Lake city (Ramsey County)
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs White_Bear_Lake_City_(Ramsey_County), MN

Compared to Charlotte, White_Bear_Lake_City_(Ramsey_County) is:

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2.8% higher

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.2% higher

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Utilities

0.8% higher

Commute

9.7% higher

Health

19.9% lower

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Personal

9.8% higher

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