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Overall prices in the Charlotte, NC metro were 97.3 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Charlotte is 5.3% less expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 11% (97.6 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Charlotte buys about what $79,159 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Charlotte | Hartford | Charlotte vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.3 | 102.7 | -5.3% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 97.3 | -0.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.6 | 110.2 | -11.4% |
| Utilities | 89.2 | 144.9 | -38.4% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 102.7 | -4.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.3 | 104.8 | -9.0% |
| $50,000 in Charlotte equals in Hartford | $52,773 | ||
| $100,000 in Charlotte equals in Hartford | $105,545 | ||
| $150,000 in Charlotte equals in Hartford | $158,318 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.