What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Mechanicsville, Virginia?

Childcare is 29% cheaper in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Mechanicsville, Virginia?

A salary of $75,000 in Mechanicsville, Virginia could decrease to $73,525 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.

MECHANICSVILLE vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsville, Virginia vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 2.0% cheaper than Mechanicsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $73,525 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsville, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Mechanicsville, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
29% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Mechanicsville, Virginia

Mechanicsville, VA vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Mechanicsville, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

15.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.8% lower

Commute

12.3% higher

Health

2.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Mechanicsville, Virginia vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mechanicsville, VA vs. Charlotte, NC

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