Quick answer
Overall prices in the Miami, FL metro were 114.2 vs 97.3 in Charlotte, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Miami is 17.3% more expensive than Charlotte; housing rents differ by 59% (155.6 vs 97.6). A $75,000 income in Miami buys about what $63,958 buys in Charlotte, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Miami | Charlotte | Miami vs Charlotte |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 114.2 | 97.3 | +17.3% |
| Goods | 103.6 | 96.6 | +7.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 155.6 | 97.6 | +59.3% |
| Utilities | 97.2 | 89.2 | +9.1% |
| Other services | 109.1 | 98.2 | +11.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.5 | 95.3 | +11.7% |
| $50,000 in Miami equals in Charlotte | $42,639 | ||
| $100,000 in Miami equals in Charlotte | $85,277 | ||
| $150,000 in Miami equals in Charlotte | $127,916 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.