salaryCharlotte is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Colorado Springs to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$1,901
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$91,476
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$452,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$1,765
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$139
👥 People living there
903,844
487,887
Commute to work
24.7 min
22.7 min
College degree
48%
42.7%
Own their home
51%
60.9%
Below poverty line
11.7%
9%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Colorado Springs for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Colorado Springs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $63,110 | +63% in Colorado Springs |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $91,580 | +45% in Colorado Springs |
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $106,320 | -32% in Colorado Springs |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $46,230 | +27% in Colorado Springs |
| Cashier | $29,610 | $35,740 | +21% in Colorado Springs |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,390 | $118,410 | +20% in Colorado Springs |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,430 | $46,120 | +17% in Colorado Springs |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $110,790 | $128,740 | +16% in Colorado Springs |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Colorado Springs cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,901 in Colorado Springs.
What salary do I need in Colorado Springs to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $62,070 a year gives the same standard of living in Colorado Springs.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Colorado Springs?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $91,476 in Colorado Springs, 3% more in Colorado Springs.
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