Picayune, Mississippi vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 28.6% more expensive than Picayune, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $84,906 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Picayune, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Picayune, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Picayune, Mississippi
Picayune, MS vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Picayune, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher