Quick answer
Overall prices in the Charlotte, NC metro were 97.3 vs 100.2 in Las Vegas, NV in 2024 (US = 100), so Charlotte is 2.9% less expensive than Las Vegas; housing rents differ by 15% (97.6 vs 115.5). A $75,000 income in Charlotte buys about what $77,209 buys in Las Vegas, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Charlotte | Las Vegas | Charlotte vs Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.3 | 100.2 | -2.9% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 96.3 | +0.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.6 | 115.5 | -15.5% |
| Utilities | 89.2 | 90.6 | -1.6% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 98.7 | -0.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.3 | 101.6 | -6.2% |
| $50,000 in Charlotte equals in Las Vegas | $51,473 | ||
| $100,000 in Charlotte equals in Las Vegas | $102,945 | ||
| $150,000 in Charlotte equals in Las Vegas | $154,418 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.