salaryCharlotte is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Glendale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$1,864
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,633
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$79,302
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$387,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$1,612
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$191
👥 People living there
903,844
252,833
Commute to work
24.7 min
27.7 min
College degree
48%
24.3%
Own their home
51%
57.2%
Below poverty line
11.7%
15.1%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Glendale for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Glendale cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Glendale to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $62,052 a year gives the same standard of living in Glendale.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Glendale?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $79,302 in Glendale, 12% more in Charlotte.