Cost of living compared
On a $150,000 salary, Charlotte leaves you about $303 more a month than Atlanta after taxes, rent, commuting and everyday costs. Over 5 years that is roughly $21.2K more saved.
| Atlanta, GA | Charlotte, NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay | $8,855 | $9,000 |
| Federal income tax | $2,061 | $2,061 |
| State and local income tax | $627 | $482 |
| Rent (median) | $1,617 | $1,504 |
| Commute | $585 | $585 |
| Everyday costs | $1,500 | $1,455 |
| Left over each month | $5,153 | $5,456 |
| Savings after 5 years | $381,763 | $402,956 |
| Atlanta | Charlotte | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US average = 100, excluding rent) | 100 | 97 |
| Transit score (100 = car-free is easy) | 45 | 30 |
| Average summer high | 92°F | 93°F |
| Average winter low | 29°F | 28°F |
| Rainy days a year | 132 | 115 |
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