What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to New Kensington, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 152% more expensive in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to New Kensington, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania should increase to $57,831 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.

NEW KENSINGTON vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

New Kensington, Pennsylvania vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 15.7% more expensive than New Kensington, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $57,831 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New Kensington, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Charlotte
than in New Kensington, Pennsylvania

New Kensington, PA vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to New Kensington, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

181.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.5% lower

Commute

9.0% higher

Health

3.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.4% lower

Cost of Food

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New Kensington, Pennsylvania vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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New Kensington, PA vs. Charlotte, NC

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