Columbus, Indiana vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 19.8% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $150,988 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Columbus, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower