Taos, New Mexico vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 3.2% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $36,123 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Taos, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher

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