salaryBirmingham 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
$1,291
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,690
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$88,510
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$385,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$2,808
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$126
👥 People living there
198,173
903,844
Commute to work
20.8 min
24.7 min
College degree
31.1%
48%
Own their home
45.5%
51%
Below poverty line
24.7%
11.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Charlotte for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Charlotte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $98,390 | +59% in Charlotte |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,190 | $82,930 | +33% in Charlotte |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $36,430 | +32% in Charlotte |
| Medical Assistant | $36,770 | $46,520 | +27% in Charlotte |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $133,140 | +26% in Charlotte |
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $38,700 | -24% in Charlotte |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $59,840 | +23% in Charlotte |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $130,310 | +21% in Charlotte |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Charlotte cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,881 in Charlotte.
What salary do I need in Charlotte to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $63,734 a year gives the same standard of living in Charlotte.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Charlotte?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $88,510 in Charlotte, 44% more in Charlotte.