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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Cuyahoga Falls, OH โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Cleveland, OH area

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You'd spend $1.8K/month more in Charlotte, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $171.4K in Charlotte, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 23.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,780
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$21.4K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Population:51K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$215K

Charlotte, NC

Population:875K
Cost Index:124
Median Home:$399K

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

The Buckeye State

51K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 51K residents.

Charlotte, NC

The Tar Heel State

875K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMajor banking center
  • โ€ขNASCAR headquarters
  • โ€ขQueen City

Major Industries

FinanceTechnologyEnergyMotorsports

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Cuyahoga Falls, OH vs Charlotte, NC

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 72.5%
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$1,431
Charlotte, NC
$2,469
Difference
$1,038
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 14.7%
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$1,488
Charlotte, NC
$1,707
Difference
$219
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 23.9%
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$515
Charlotte, NC
$638
Difference
$123
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 8.0%
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$1,306
Charlotte, NC
$1,202
Difference
$104
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 14.3%
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$454
Charlotte, NC
$519
Difference
$64.96
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 4.4%
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$948
Charlotte, NC
$989
Difference
$41.52
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$776
To$1,630
โ†‘ $854
1 Bed
From$849
To$1,710
โ†‘ $861
2 Bed
From$1,093
To$1,870
โ†‘ $777
3 Bed
From$1,333
To$2,300
โ†‘ $967
Cuyahoga Falls, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,020โ€“$1,070/mo

Charlotte, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,340โ€“$2,310/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,142
Monthly in Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$7,525
Monthly in Charlotte, NC
$1,383
Difference

Home Values

Cuyahoga Falls
Charlotte
$215K
Median Value
$399K
โ†‘ +4.4%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +38.1%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +40.8%
$187K - $243K
Price Range
$293K - $1.57M

Homes in Charlotte are 85% more expensive than Cuyahoga Falls

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $2.7K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$225
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.8%
Rate difference

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

Charlotte, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Additional Tax Information

Cuyahoga Falls, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

Charlotte, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Cuyahoga Falls
Charlotte
54 Moderate
Air Quality
51 Moderate
37.2%
Good Air Days
46.2%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.9ยฐF
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
36 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.9ยฐF
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
36 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Ohio and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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