Charlotte Is A “Sweet Spot City”
What would be the ideal place to live? How about a city where you can make a high salary and enjoy a low cost of living? I call that a…

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6. Omaha, NE
Average household income: $74,125
Total necessities: $21,779
7. Bakersfield, CA
Average household income: $76,673
Total necessities: $22,632
8. Tampa, FL
Average household income: $80,121
Total necessities: $23,035
9. Dallas, TX
Average household income: $76,726
Total necessities: $23,057
10. Charlotte, NC
Average household income: $86,922
Total necessities: $23,249
11. Houston, TX
Average household income: $77,312
Total necessities: $23,296
12. Raleigh, NC
Average household income: $92,275
Total necessities: $23,331

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Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.




