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Overall prices in the Charlotte, NC metro were 97.3 vs 98.1 in Austin, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Charlotte is 0.7% less expensive than Austin; housing rents differ by 19% (97.6 vs 120.4). A $75,000 income in Charlotte buys about what $75,553 buys in Austin, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Charlotte | Austin | Charlotte vs Austin |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.3 | 98.1 | -0.7% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 93.8 | +3.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.6 | 120.4 | -18.9% |
| Utilities | 89.2 | 82.0 | +8.7% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 96.2 | +2.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.3 | 99.6 | -4.3% |
| $50,000 in Charlotte equals in Austin | $50,369 | ||
| $100,000 in Charlotte equals in Austin | $100,738 | ||
| $150,000 in Charlotte equals in Austin | $151,106 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.