Quick answer
Overall prices in the Orlando, FL metro were 101.4 vs 97.3 in Charlotte, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Orlando is 4.2% more expensive than Charlotte; housing rents differ by 26% (123.4 vs 97.6). A $75,000 income in Orlando buys about what $71,990 buys in Charlotte, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Orlando | Charlotte | Orlando vs Charlotte |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 101.4 | 97.3 | +4.2% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 96.6 | -0.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 123.4 | 97.6 | +26.4% |
| Utilities | 87.2 | 89.2 | -2.2% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 98.2 | +0.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 95.3 | +6.4% |
| $50,000 in Orlando equals in Charlotte | $47,993 | ||
| $100,000 in Orlando equals in Charlotte | $95,987 | ||
| $150,000 in Orlando equals in Charlotte | $143,980 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.