Cost of living compared
On a $150,000 salary, Raleigh and Charlotte leave you about the same each month after taxes, rent, commuting and everyday costs.
| Raleigh, NC | Charlotte, NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Federal income tax | $2,061 | $2,061 |
| State and local income tax | $482 | $482 |
| Rent (median) | $1,468 | $1,504 |
| Commute | $585 | $585 |
| Everyday costs | $1,455 | $1,455 |
| Left over each month | $5,492 | $5,456 |
| Savings after 5 years | $405,403 | $402,956 |
| Raleigh | Charlotte | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US average = 100, excluding rent) | 97 | 97 |
| Transit score (100 = car-free is easy) | 25 | 30 |
| Average summer high | 91°F | 93°F |
| Average winter low | 29°F | 28°F |
| Rainy days a year | 117 | 115 |
Change the salary in each city, your rent, commute, a house instead of renting, or add up to three more options. Wotify recomputes everything.