salaryCharlotte is 3% 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
$1,887
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,690
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$88,510
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$385,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$2,808
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$126
👥 People living there
179,898
903,844
Commute to work
27.2 min
24.7 min
College degree
38.5%
48%
Own their home
66.4%
51%
Below poverty line
9.5%
11.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Charlotte cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Charlotte to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $58,433 a year gives the same standard of living in Charlotte.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Charlotte?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $88,510 in Charlotte, 14% more in Aurora.