salaryCharlotte is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Ontario to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$2,618
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$2,120
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$95,923
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$607,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$3,638
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$134
👥 People living there
903,844
180,547
Commute to work
24.7 min
31.5 min
College degree
48%
22.5%
Own their home
51%
58%
Below poverty line
11.7%
12.4%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Ontario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $79,160 | +105% in Ontario |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $98,520 | +68% in Ontario |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $101,870 | +61% in Ontario |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $133,940 | +48% in Ontario |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $70,880 | +39% in Ontario |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,310 | $169,920 | +30% in Ontario |
| Physician Assistant | $133,140 | $165,490 | +24% in Ontario |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $72,790 | +23% in Ontario |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Ontario cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Ontario to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $65,605 a year gives the same standard of living in Ontario.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Ontario?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $95,923 in Ontario, 8% more in Ontario.