Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 97.3 in Charlotte, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 5.9% more expensive than Charlotte; housing rents differ by 21% (117.9 vs 97.6). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $70,823 buys in Charlotte, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Charlotte | Dallas vs Charlotte |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 97.3 | +5.9% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 96.6 | +6.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 97.6 | +20.7% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 89.2 | +1.7% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 98.2 | +1.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 95.3 | +6.3% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Charlotte | $47,215 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Charlotte | $94,430 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Charlotte | $141,645 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.