Lexington, Virginia vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 16.3% more expensive than Lexington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $215,222 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Lexington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Lexington, Virginia
Lexington, VA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Lexington, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  67.6% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher