salaryCharlotte is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Charlotte to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,648
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,690
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$88,510
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$385,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$2,808
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$126
👥 People living there
397,742
903,844
Commute to work
26.6 min
24.7 min
College degree
32.6%
48%
Own their home
54.3%
51%
Below poverty line
12.9%
11.7%
Unemployment
5.7%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Charlotte for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Charlotte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $36,430 | +51% in Charlotte |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $38,700 | -40% in Charlotte |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $63,190 | -32% in Charlotte |
| Accountant | $82,620 | $92,910 | +12% in Charlotte |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $90,620 | -11% in Charlotte |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | $82,930 | +10% in Charlotte |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $58,680 | -10% in Charlotte |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $110,790 | -10% in Charlotte |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Charlotte cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Charlotte to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $56,658 a year gives the same standard of living in Charlotte.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Charlotte?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $88,510 in Charlotte, 8% more in Charlotte.