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

Median Home Cost is 7% more expensive in Charlotte.

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

A salary of $105,000 in Southport, North Carolina should increase to $106,387 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.

SOUTHPORT vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Southport, North Carolina vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 1.3% more expensive than Southport, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $106,387 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Southport, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Southport, North Carolina

Southport, NC vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Southport, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% lower

Commute

9.8% higher

Health

19.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Southport, North Carolina vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Southport, NC vs. Charlotte, NC

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