Charlotte, NC Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina?
$6,090 / month
for a family, 12.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $73,080 for the year for a family.
$4,367 / month
for a single person, 8.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $52,400 for the year for a single person.

Charlotte cost of living score
102.5
More expensive
2.5% higher
than the US average
12.6% higher
than the North Carolina average
Charlotte, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 102.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.5% higher than the U.S. average and 12.6% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Charlotte, NC

Housing costs in Charlotte?
A typical home costs $381,800, which is 12.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 32.0% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Charlotte costs $1,480 per month, which is 3.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 25.0% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Charlotte?
To live comfortably in Charlotte, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $73,080 for a family, and $52,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Charlotte?
Charlotte, North Carolina is an excellent place for those looking to combine affordability with lots of exciting activities and attractions. From reasonably priced single-family homes and apartments to inexpensive transportation and food costs - Charlotte offers plenty of ways to make your money go further without sacrificing quality or fun.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesCharlotteNorth CarolinaUnited States
  102.591.0100.0
  99.296.5100
  95.0107.2100.0
  103.383.1100.0
  $381,800$289,300$338,100
  98.399.2100
  97.783.9100.0
  110.389.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Over 2 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  More

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