Nobody told me about Charlotte summers and my electric bill paid my tuition equivalent

Moved from Portland, Oregon. August was a personal experience I was not prepared for. 97 degrees and 85% humidity is a different category of hot than I'd ever experienced. My AC ran constantly. Electric bill hit $310 in August on a 950 sq ft unit. September was almost as bad. If you're moving from anywhere with mild summers, budget for utilities in summer, it's not optional.