Quick answer
Overall prices in the Charlotte, NC metro were 97.3 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Charlotte is 8.7% less expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 25% (97.6 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in Charlotte buys about what $82,182 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Charlotte | Sacramento | Charlotte vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.3 | 106.7 | -8.7% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 105.2 | -8.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.6 | 130.2 | -25.0% |
| Utilities | 89.2 | 151.3 | -41.1% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 100.3 | -2.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.3 | 101.3 | -5.9% |
| $50,000 in Charlotte equals in Sacramento | $54,788 | ||
| $100,000 in Charlotte equals in Sacramento | $109,576 | ||
| $150,000 in Charlotte equals in Sacramento | $164,364 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.