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Overall prices in the Charlotte, NC metro were 97.3 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Charlotte is 0.8% less expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 6% (97.6 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Charlotte buys about what $75,623 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Charlotte | Raleigh | Charlotte vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.3 | 98.2 | -0.8% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 96.6 | -0.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.6 | 103.5 | -5.6% |
| Utilities | 89.2 | 89.0 | +0.2% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 98.2 | +0.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.3 | 97.0 | -1.8% |
| $50,000 in Charlotte equals in Raleigh | $50,416 | ||
| $100,000 in Charlotte equals in Raleigh | $100,831 | ||
| $150,000 in Charlotte equals in Raleigh | $151,247 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.