What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Fair Lawn, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 28% cheaper in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Fair Lawn, New Jersey?

A salary of $75,000 in Fair Lawn, New Jersey could decrease to $55,553 in Charlotte, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FAIR LAWN vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Fair Lawn, New Jersey vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 25.9% cheaper than Fair Lawn, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $55,553 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Fair Lawn, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Fair Lawn, NJ vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Fair Lawn, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

46.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.6% lower

Commute

31.4% lower

Health

3.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Fair Lawn, New Jersey vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fair Lawn, NJ vs. Charlotte, NC

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