Naperville, Illinois vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 18.1% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $245,567 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Naperville, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% lower
      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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower