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Overall prices in the Charlotte, NC metro were 97.3 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Charlotte is 2.1% less expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 11% (97.6 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Charlotte buys about what $76,646 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Charlotte | Jacksonville | Charlotte vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.3 | 99.5 | -2.1% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 96.2 | +0.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.6 | 109.8 | -11.1% |
| Utilities | 89.2 | 87.5 | +1.9% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 98.9 | -0.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.3 | 99.6 | -4.3% |
| $50,000 in Charlotte equals in Jacksonville | $51,097 | ||
| $100,000 in Charlotte equals in Jacksonville | $102,194 | ||
| $150,000 in Charlotte equals in Jacksonville | $153,291 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.