Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 29.9% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $46,274 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Scottsdale, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% lower
      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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower