Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 9.2% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $81,900 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Lancaster, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher