Newton, Massachusetts vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 52.0% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $23,978 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Newton, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower