Salisbury, North Carolina vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 17.0% more expensive than Salisbury, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,509 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Salisbury, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Salisbury, North Carolina
Salisbury, NC vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Salisbury, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher