What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Lafayette, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 92% more expensive in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Lafayette, Indiana?

A salary of $39,000 in Lafayette, Indiana should increase to $48,971 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.

LAFAYETTE vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Lafayette, Indiana vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 25.6% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $48,971 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette, IN vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Lafayette, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

67.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.6% lower

Commute

36.1% higher

Health

3.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Lafayette, Indiana vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lafayette, IN vs. Charlotte, NC

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