Quick answer
Overall prices in the Charlotte, NC metro were 97.3 vs 105.4 in Portland, OR in 2024 (US = 100), so Charlotte is 7.7% less expensive than Portland; housing rents differ by 22% (97.6 vs 125.1). A $75,000 income in Charlotte buys about what $81,220 buys in Portland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Charlotte | Portland | Charlotte vs Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.3 | 105.4 | -7.7% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 105.2 | -8.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.6 | 125.1 | -22.0% |
| Utilities | 89.2 | 107.0 | -16.6% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 100.1 | -1.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.3 | 98.7 | -3.5% |
| $50,000 in Charlotte equals in Portland | $54,146 | ||
| $100,000 in Charlotte equals in Portland | $108,293 | ||
| $150,000 in Charlotte equals in Portland | $162,439 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.