Roanoke, Virginia vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 19.4% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,760 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Roanoke, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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)
  44.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher