What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Gaithersburg, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 19% cheaper in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Gaithersburg, Maryland?

A salary of $40,000 in Gaithersburg, Maryland could decrease to $32,213 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.

GAITHERSBURG vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 19.5% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $32,213 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Gaithersburg, MD vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Gaithersburg, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

37.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.5% lower

Commute

28.2% lower

Health

9.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Gaithersburg, MD vs. Charlotte, NC

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