Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 97.3 in Charlotte, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 2.8% more expensive than Charlotte; housing rents differ by 14% (111.0 vs 97.6). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $72,969 buys in Charlotte, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Charlotte | Atlanta vs Charlotte |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 97.3 | +2.8% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 96.6 | +4.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 97.6 | +13.7% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 89.2 | +7.9% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 98.2 | -1.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 95.3 | +2.9% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Charlotte | $48,646 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Charlotte | $97,292 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Charlotte | $145,937 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.