What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Ludlow, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 30% more expensive in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Ludlow, Massachusetts?

A salary of $45,760 in Ludlow, Massachusetts should increase to $47,034 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.

LUDLOW vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Ludlow, Massachusetts vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 2.8% more expensive than Ludlow, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,034 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ludlow, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Ludlow, Massachusetts

Ludlow, MA vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Ludlow, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% lower

Commute

5.9% higher

Health

4.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Ludlow, Massachusetts vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ludlow, MA vs. Charlotte, NC

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