salaryCharlotte is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$127
👥 People living there
903,844
439,418
Commute to work
24.7 min
29.8 min
College degree
48%
48.7%
Own their home
51%
42.3%
Below poverty line
11.7%
13.4%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $113,700 | +194% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $132,000 | +109% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $186,610 | +106% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $89,200 | +75% in Oakland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $101,860 | +74% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,310 | $219,080 | +68% in Oakland |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $92,830 | +57% in Oakland |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,390 | $146,760 | +49% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $71,258 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Oakland?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $109,576 in Oakland, 19% more in Oakland.