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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Northport, AL — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Birmingham, AL area

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You'd spend $906/month more in Charlotte, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $160.9K in Charlotte, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 12.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$906
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$10.9K
Per year

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

Northport, AL

Population:31K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$186K

Charlotte, NC

Population:875K
Cost Index:112
Median Home:$399K

Northport, AL

The Heart of Dixie

31K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Alabama, this city has a population of 31K 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: Northport, AL vs Charlotte, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 43.4%
Northport, AL
$1,722
Charlotte, NC
$2,469
Difference
$747
more
📦Other
↑ 9.1%
Northport, AL
$1,565
Charlotte, NC
$1,707
Difference
$142
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 24.4%
Northport, AL
$513
Charlotte, NC
$638
Difference
$125
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 3.4%
Northport, AL
$957
Charlotte, NC
$989
Difference
$32.50
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 3.8%
Northport, AL
$540
Charlotte, NC
$519
Difference
$20.43
less
🚗Transportation
↑ 0.5%
Northport, AL
$1,196
Charlotte, NC
$1,202
Difference
$6.31
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$786
To$1,630
↑ $844
1 Bed
From$795
To$1,710
↑ $915
2 Bed
From$955
To$1,870
↑ $915
3 Bed
From$1,218
To$2,300
↑ $1,082
Northport, ALZIP-level data

1BR range: $940–$940/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.

$6,492
Monthly in Northport, AL
$7,525
Monthly in Charlotte, NC
$1,033
Difference

Home Values

Northport
Charlotte
$186K
Median Value
$399K
↓ -4.5%
YoY Change
↓ -1.1%
↑ +14.4%
5-Year Change
↑ +40.8%
$186K
Price Range
$293K - $1.57M

Homes in Charlotte are 115% more expensive than Northport

Calculate payment - NorthportCalculate payment - Charlotte

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $335
Per year
Monthly Difference
$27.92
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.2%
Rate difference

Northport, AL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Alabama State Tax
Effective: 5.0%
$7.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,794/month
$105.5K

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

Northport, AL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.1%
Property Tax:0.4%

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

Northport
Charlotte
57 Moderate
Air Quality
51 Moderate
26%
Good Air Days
46.2%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌪💨
▲+2.5°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.9°F
41 days
Heat Days >95°F
36 days
▲+2.5°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.9°F
41 days
Heat Days >95°F
36 days

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

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