What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Scranton, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 225% more expensive in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Scranton, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Scranton, South Carolina should increase to $66,026 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.

SCRANTON vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Scranton, South Carolina vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 32.1% more expensive than Scranton, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,026 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Scranton, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
225% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Scranton, South Carolina

Scranton, SC vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Scranton, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

152.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.4% lower

Commute

17.0% higher

Health

2.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Scranton, South Carolina vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Scranton, SC vs. Charlotte, NC

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