Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 97.3 in Charlotte, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 1.3% more expensive than Charlotte; housing rents differ by 7% (104.5 vs 97.6). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $74,026 buys in Charlotte, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Houston | Charlotte | Houston vs Charlotte |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 97.3 | +1.3% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 96.6 | +4.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 97.6 | +7.0% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 89.2 | +6.9% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 98.2 | -2.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 95.3 | +4.3% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Charlotte | $49,351 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Charlotte | $98,701 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Charlotte | $148,052 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.