Quick answer
Overall prices in the Charlotte, NC metro were 97.3 vs 94.7 in San Antonio, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Charlotte is 2.8% more expensive than San Antonio; housing rents differ by 3% (97.6 vs 94.6). A $75,000 income in Charlotte buys about what $72,972 buys in San Antonio, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Charlotte | San Antonio | Charlotte vs San Antonio |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.3 | 94.7 | +2.8% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 93.8 | +3.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.6 | 94.6 | +3.2% |
| Utilities | 89.2 | 82.2 | +8.5% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 96.2 | +2.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.3 | 96.1 | -0.8% |
| $50,000 in Charlotte equals in San Antonio | $48,648 | ||
| $100,000 in Charlotte equals in San Antonio | $97,296 | ||
| $150,000 in Charlotte equals in San Antonio | $145,944 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.