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Overall prices in the Charlotte, NC metro were 97.3 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Charlotte is 3.5% less expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 21% (97.6 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Charlotte buys about what $77,712 buys in Salt Lake City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Charlotte | Salt Lake City | Charlotte vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.3 | 100.9 | -3.5% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 96.4 | +0.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.6 | 123.3 | -20.8% |
| Utilities | 89.2 | 79.0 | +12.9% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 99.0 | -0.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.3 | 98.5 | -3.2% |
| $50,000 in Charlotte equals in Salt Lake City | $51,808 | ||
| $100,000 in Charlotte equals in Salt Lake City | $103,616 | ||
| $150,000 in Charlotte equals in Salt Lake City | $155,424 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.