Charlotte Cost of Living

How does the Queen City compare to the rest?

Big cities surely are expensive. I have lived in most of them. I can always remember coming to Charlotte, and getting a chicken sandwich at Tender’s in Cornelius, for $4 and I was SOLD. According to Forbes Magazine, Charlotte ranks #19 in places to live for Business and Careers. With a population of 1,836,000 Charlotte is no longer the sleepy southern town it once was. Compared to a little sister of Atlanta, Charlotte since 2007 has stepped it up with restaurants, shopping, and better transportation.

1. Charlotte is powered by the financial industry, motorsports and Duke Energy.

   *Median Household income is $55,572
   *Unemployment 8.9%
   *Job growth 3.15
   *Cost of living 1.3% above the national average

   70 people move to Charlotte a day

   Charlotte has become the second largest banking center second to NEW YORK CITY. Charlotte has the professional sports teams: Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Bobcats, and the minor league Charlotte Knights. The new National White Water Center is a popular attraction, and don’t forget NASCAR. There are a handful of well known universities in Charlotte, Queens College, Johnson and Wales, and UNC Charlotte.

   Charlotte Cost of Living: Eating

   Compared to NYC, it is much more manageable. However, the culinary skills have improved outside your fried chicken stop. The median price for a meal is $8.
   Most upscale restaurants will be around $20, per person, without alcohol.

   Charlotte Cost of Living Breakdown

   Average cost of a 2 bedroom apartment $818
   Average cost of a home with 2400 sq ft, $224,594
   Average cost of energy $147, however my bill for a small place was $35 a month!
   Average cost of gas unleaded $3.54
   Average cost of a hamburger at McDonalds $3.41
   Average cost of pizza is $10
   Average cost of a movie $10
   Average cost of a 6-pack Heineken $8.49

   Charlotte Cost of Living

   In Charlotte you can live in a 4 bedroom home, for $160,000 or $400,000 depending on the area. There are many areas of Charlotte to consider living in. If you are looking to move to the Charlotte area, I would be happy to help you navigate the Queen City, to find not only the perfect home, but the right price.

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