Quick answer
Overall prices in the Charlotte, NC metro were 97.3 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Charlotte is 2.1% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 11% (97.6 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in Charlotte buys about what $73,476 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Charlotte | Cincinnati | Charlotte vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.3 | 95.4 | +2.1% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 93.8 | +3.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.6 | 87.6 | +11.4% |
| Utilities | 89.2 | 91.0 | -2.0% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 99.0 | -0.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.3 | 97.1 | -1.8% |
| $50,000 in Charlotte equals in Cincinnati | $48,984 | ||
| $100,000 in Charlotte equals in Cincinnati | $97,968 | ||
| $150,000 in Charlotte equals in Cincinnati | $146,952 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.