Columbus, Georgia vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 30.5% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $120,058 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Columbus, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher