Stamford, Connecticut vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 29.2% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $77,835 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Stamford, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower