What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 251% more expensive in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $110,000 in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania should increase to $151,898 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.

WILKES BARRE TOWNSHIP vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 38.1% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $151,898 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre Township, PA vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Wilkes Barre Township, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

343.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% lower

Commute

6.5% higher

Health

0.1% higher

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Personal

4.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wilkes Barre Township, PA vs. Charlotte, NC

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