City vs city
New York City vs Charlotte
$100,000 in New York City buys a lifestyle closer to $62,000 in Charlotte, because Charlotte's cost-of-living index is 104 versus 168.
New York City
The highest-density job market in the US, with NYC local income tax on top of New York State tax.
- COL index
- 168
- Typical 1-bed
- $3,900/mo
- Comfortable salary
- $143,000
- $100k take-home
- $70,090
Charlotte
Banking hub with a 3.99% flat state tax and still-moderate housing.
- COL index
- 104
- Typical 1-bed
- $1,550/mo
- Comfortable salary
- $88,000
- $100k take-home
- $75,699
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