Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 97.3 in Charlotte, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 7.3% more expensive than Charlotte; housing rents differ by 21% (118.2 vs 97.6). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $69,876 buys in Charlotte, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Baltimore | Charlotte | Baltimore vs Charlotte |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 97.3 | +7.3% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 96.6 | +6.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 97.6 | +21.1% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 89.2 | +23.6% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 98.2 | +3.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 95.3 | +11.6% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in Charlotte | $46,584 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in Charlotte | $93,168 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in Charlotte | $139,751 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.