Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 97.3 in Charlotte, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 16.7% more expensive than Charlotte; housing rents differ by 75% (170.4 vs 97.6). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $64,289 buys in Charlotte, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Charlotte | Los Angeles vs Charlotte |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 97.3 | +16.7% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 96.6 | +10.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 97.6 | +74.6% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 89.2 | +77.9% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 98.2 | +6.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 95.3 | +18.9% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Charlotte | $42,860 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Charlotte | $85,719 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Charlotte | $128,579 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.