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Life In Charlotte NC....What Life Costs!

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Real Estate Agent with Southern Homes of the Carolinas 254679

Nicknamed the Queen City, Charlotte is known for it's southern hospitality and charm.  The Queen City is dotted with dogwood trees and azaleas.  Street scapes in Charlotte create a welcome environment to live.  Mild temperatures in the winter coupled with hot humid summers and comfortable spring and fall make Charlotte a wonderful place to live.

In 2010 the poplulation in Charlotte NC according to the US Census Bureau was 709441.  That is a great sized city to live in. In fact, Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the US.   The Queen City is home to the 2nd largest banking center in the US.  

The Median age of residents of Charlotte NC is 35.2 years old and the population is almost equal men to women with women at 51%.  The median home price in Charlotte is in the $175,000 range.  

So, what does it really cost to live in Charlotte NC.  Here are a few numbers to give you an idea of life in Charlotte NC.

Gallon of Organic Milk:  $5.99

Dozen Eggs:  2.99

Movie Ticket:  $10.00

Baby Sitter:  $8-10/hr.

Lawn Care (depending on average lot size) $30-40

Dry Cleaning One Shirt $6.75

Weekly subscription to Charlotte Newspaper:  $3.75

Monthly Uptown Parking:  $40-80 depending on location

Gallon of Unleaded Gasoline:  $3.59

Carwash (exterior medium grade)  $10.00

CMS Coca Cola 600 Ford Grand Stand Tickets  $69.00

Phone/TV/Cable Bundle per Month:  $92.98 

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Sarah Moore, CRS, CDPE, SFS, e-Pro, Broker/REALTOR ®

RE/MAX EXECUTIVE REALTY  ~  7752 Gateway Lane, Suite 204  ~  Concord, NC   ~  28027

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