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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Williamsport, PA — COL adjusted from Philadelphia, PA area + state data

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You'd spend $1.3K/month more in Charlotte, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $165.3K in Charlotte, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 17.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,275
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$15.3K
Per year

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

Williamsport, PA

Population:27K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$241K

Charlotte, NC

Population:875K
Cost Index:117
Median Home:$399K

Williamsport, PA

The Keystone State

27K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Pennsylvania, this city has a population of 27K 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: Williamsport, PA vs Charlotte, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 44.8%
Williamsport, PA
$1,705
Charlotte, NC
$2,469
Difference
$763
more
📦Other
↑ 17.5%
Williamsport, PA
$1,454
Charlotte, NC
$1,707
Difference
$254
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 16.1%
Williamsport, PA
$550
Charlotte, NC
$638
Difference
$88.58
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 3.3%
Williamsport, PA
$1,164
Charlotte, NC
$1,202
Difference
$38.19
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 5.4%
Williamsport, PA
$549
Charlotte, NC
$519
Difference
$29.89
less
🛒Groceries
↓ 1.0%
Williamsport, PA
$999
Charlotte, NC
$989
Difference
$10.17
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$731
To$1,630
↑ $899
1 Bed
From$836
To$1,710
↑ $874
2 Bed
From$1,045
To$1,870
↑ $825
3 Bed
From$1,393
To$2,300
↑ $907
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.

$6,421
Monthly in Williamsport, PA
$7,525
Monthly in Charlotte, NC
$1,104
Difference

Home Values

Williamsport
Charlotte
-
Median Value
$399K
-
YoY Change
↓ -1.1%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +40.8%
-
Price Range
$293K - $1.57M
Calculate payment - Charlotte

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $2.5K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$210
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.7%
Rate difference

Williamsport, PA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Pennsylvania State Tax
Effective: 3.1%
$4.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.7%
$41.6K
Take-Home Pay
$9,032/month
$108.4K

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

Williamsport, PA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.5%
Property Tax:1.4%

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

Williamsport
Charlotte
52 Moderate
Air Quality
51 Moderate
47.3%
Good Air Days
46.2%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌅🌀
Top Hazards
🌊🌪💨
▲+2.9°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.9°F
22 days
Heat Days >95°F
36 days
▲+2.9°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.9°F
22 days
Heat Days >95°F
36 days

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

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