Dayton, Ohio vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 40.2% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $133,214 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
265% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Dayton, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  352.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower