Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 97.3 in Charlotte, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 3.6% more expensive than Charlotte; housing rents differ by 29% (125.8 vs 97.6). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $72,367 buys in Charlotte, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Charlotte | Tampa vs Charlotte |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 97.3 | +3.6% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 96.6 | -1.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 97.6 | +28.9% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 89.2 | -0.7% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 98.2 | -0.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 95.3 | +8.3% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Charlotte | $48,245 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Charlotte | $96,489 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Charlotte | $144,734 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.