salaryCharlotte is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Denver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$2,065
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$2,127
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$102,153
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$616,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
105.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$2,751
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$113
👥 People living there
903,844
718,877
Commute to work
24.7 min
24.9 min
College degree
48%
56.5%
Own their home
51%
48.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
11.2%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Denver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Denver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $87,980 | +127% in Denver |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $101,970 | +61% in Denver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $76,910 | +31% in Denver |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $64,910 | +27% in Denver |
| Cashier | $29,610 | $37,620 | +27% in Denver |
| Operations Manager | $112,730 | $142,330 | +26% in Denver |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,430 | $49,110 | +25% in Denver |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,030 | $44,370 | +20% in Denver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Denver cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,065 in Denver.
What salary do I need in Denver to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $65,198 a year gives the same standard of living in Denver.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Denver?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $102,153 in Denver, 13% more in Denver.