Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 97.3 in Charlotte, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 14.2% more expensive than Charlotte; housing rents differ by 55% (151.3 vs 97.6). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $65,697 buys in Charlotte, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Seattle | Charlotte | Seattle vs Charlotte |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 97.3 | +14.2% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 96.6 | +7.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 97.6 | +55.0% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 89.2 | +4.1% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 98.2 | +8.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 95.3 | +14.5% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Charlotte | $43,798 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Charlotte | $87,596 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Charlotte | $131,394 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.