Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 97.3 in Charlotte, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 8.7% more expensive than Charlotte; housing rents differ by 50% (146.9 vs 97.6). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $69,020 buys in Charlotte, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Denver | Charlotte | Denver vs Charlotte |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 97.3 | +8.7% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 96.6 | +4.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 97.6 | +50.5% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 89.2 | -1.5% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 98.2 | +1.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 95.3 | +11.0% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Charlotte | $46,013 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Charlotte | $92,027 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Charlotte | $138,040 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.