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Overall prices in the Charlotte, NC metro were 97.3 vs 94.7 in Pittsburgh, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so Charlotte is 2.8% more expensive than Pittsburgh; housing rents differ by 36% (97.6 vs 72.0). A $75,000 income in Charlotte buys about what $72,938 buys in Pittsburgh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Charlotte | Pittsburgh | Charlotte vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.3 | 94.7 | +2.8% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 100.7 | -4.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.6 | 72.0 | +35.6% |
| Utilities | 89.2 | 107.7 | -17.2% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 97.7 | +0.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.3 | 92.4 | +3.1% |
| $50,000 in Charlotte equals in Pittsburgh | $48,625 | ||
| $100,000 in Charlotte equals in Pittsburgh | $97,250 | ||
| $150,000 in Charlotte equals in Pittsburgh | $145,875 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.