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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Florissant, MO — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from St. Louis, MO area

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You'd spend $1.2K/month more in Charlotte, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $164.4K in Charlotte, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from St. Louis, MO-IL area
Overall Cost
↑ 16.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,197
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$14.4K
Per year

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

Florissant, MO

Population:51K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$191K

Charlotte, NC

Population:875K
Cost Index:116
Median Home:$399K

Florissant, MO

The Show-Me State

51K
Population
State Tax
Yes

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

Charlotte, NC

The Tar Heel State

875K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Major banking center
  • •NASCAR headquarters
  • •Queen City

Major Industries

FinanceTechnologyEnergyMotorsports

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Florissant, MO vs Charlotte, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 52.5%
Florissant, MO
$1,619
Charlotte, NC
$2,469
Difference
$850
more
📦Other
↑ 10.5%
Florissant, MO
$1,545
Charlotte, NC
$1,707
Difference
$162
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 23.6%
Florissant, MO
$516
Charlotte, NC
$638
Difference
$122
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 6.3%
Florissant, MO
$931
Charlotte, NC
$989
Difference
$58.44
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 2.8%
Florissant, MO
$1,169
Charlotte, NC
$1,202
Difference
$33.19
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 1.1%
Florissant, MO
$525
Charlotte, NC
$519
Difference
$5.97
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$923
To$1,630
↑ $707
1 Bed
From$964
To$1,710
↑ $746
2 Bed
From$1,177
To$1,870
↑ $693
3 Bed
From$1,512
To$2,300
↑ $788
Florissant, MOZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,020–$1,490/mo

Charlotte, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,340–$2,310/mo

💡 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.

$6,305
Monthly in Florissant, MO
$7,525
Monthly in Charlotte, NC
$1,220
Difference

Home Values

Florissant
Charlotte
$191K
Median Value
$399K
↓ -0.4%
YoY Change
↓ -1.1%
↑ +33.4%
5-Year Change
↑ +40.8%
$168K - $265K
Price Range
$293K - $1.57M

Homes in Charlotte are 109% more expensive than Florissant

Calculate payment - FlorissantCalculate payment - Charlotte

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $804
Per year
Monthly Difference
$67.00
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.5%
Rate difference

Florissant, MO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Missouri State Tax
Effective: 5.3%
$7.9K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.0%
$44.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,755/month
$105.1K

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

Florissant, MO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.0%

Charlotte, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

💡 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

Florissant
Charlotte
54 Moderate
Air Quality
51 Moderate
38%
Good Air Days
46.2%
99 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🫨
Top Hazards
🌊🌪💨
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.9°F
39 days
Heat Days >95°F
36 days
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.9°F
39 days
Heat Days >95°F
36 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Missouri and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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