Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 18.8% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,968 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Kalamazoo, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher