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Overall prices in the Charlotte, NC metro were 97.3 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Charlotte is 4.6% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 24% (97.6 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Charlotte buys about what $71,707 buys in Louisville/Jefferson County, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Charlotte | Louisville/Jefferson County | Charlotte vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.3 | 93.1 | +4.6% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 96.2 | +0.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.6 | 78.6 | +24.3% |
| Utilities | 89.2 | 75.0 | +19.0% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 96.8 | +1.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.3 | 93.2 | +2.2% |
| $50,000 in Charlotte equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $47,805 | ||
| $100,000 in Charlotte equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $95,610 | ||
| $150,000 in Charlotte equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $143,414 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.