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For potential new residents that consider Charlotte, just in case you were not aware, there are calculators on the internet, for cost of living comparison.
As an example for a 50k salary in Detroit you'd need $61k salary in Charlotte, while a 50k salary in NY is equivalent to 31k here in Charlotte, etc.
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It is very detailed, when you click on further link, it will provide Cost of Living Index for many categories.