Normal, Illinois vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 21.1% more expensive than Normal, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $123,565 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Normal, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Normal, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Normal, Illinois
Normal, IL vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Normal, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% higher
      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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  40.0% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower