Quick answer
Overall prices in the Charlotte, NC metro were 97.3 vs 90.4 in Oklahoma City, OK in 2024 (US = 100), so Charlotte is 7.7% more expensive than Oklahoma City; housing rents differ by 32% (97.6 vs 73.9). A $75,000 income in Charlotte buys about what $69,653 buys in Oklahoma City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Charlotte | Oklahoma City | Charlotte vs Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.3 | 90.4 | +7.7% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 93.8 | +3.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.6 | 73.9 | +32.1% |
| Utilities | 89.2 | 74.1 | +20.4% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 95.5 | +2.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.3 | 92.8 | +2.7% |
| $50,000 in Charlotte equals in Oklahoma City | $46,435 | ||
| $100,000 in Charlotte equals in Oklahoma City | $92,871 | ||
| $150,000 in Charlotte equals in Oklahoma City | $139,306 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.