salaryCharlotte is 8% 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
$2,087
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,690
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$88,510
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$385,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$2,808
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$126
👥 People living there
394,432
903,844
Commute to work
28.6 min
24.7 min
College degree
33.6%
48%
Own their home
62.4%
51%
Below poverty line
11.9%
11.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes.
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Charlotte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $38,700 | -56% in Charlotte |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $63,190 | -38% in Charlotte |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $58,680 | -24% in Charlotte |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $50,960 | -21% in Charlotte |
| Cashier | $37,620 | $29,610 | -21% in Charlotte |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $112,730 | -21% in Charlotte |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 | $39,430 | -20% in Charlotte |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,370 | $37,030 | -17% in Charlotte |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Charlotte cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Charlotte to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $55,216 a year gives the same standard of living in Charlotte.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Charlotte?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $88,510 in Charlotte, 8% more in Aurora.