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

Median Home Cost is 2% cheaper in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Paterson, New Jersey?

A salary of $40,000 in Paterson, New Jersey could decrease to $33,912 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.

PATERSON vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Paterson, New Jersey vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 15.2% cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $33,912 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Paterson, New Jersey

Paterson, NJ vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Paterson, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

12.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.8% lower

Commute

28.2% lower

Health

6.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Paterson, New Jersey vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Paterson, NJ vs. Charlotte, NC

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