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Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 97.3 in Charlotte, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 15.6% more expensive than Charlotte; housing rents differ by 52% (148.6 vs 97.6). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $64,862 buys in Charlotte, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | New York | Charlotte | New York vs Charlotte |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 97.3 | +15.6% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 96.6 | +14.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 97.6 | +52.2% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 89.2 | +42.5% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 98.2 | +7.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 95.3 | +19.1% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Charlotte | $43,242 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Charlotte | $86,483 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Charlotte | $129,725 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.