salaryCharlotte is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$164
👥 People living there
903,844
319,758
Commute to work
24.7 min
26.2 min
College degree
48%
42.5%
Own their home
51%
39.5%
Below poverty line
11.7%
14.7%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $45,520 | +18% in Orlando |
| Accountant | $92,910 | $78,630 | -15% in Orlando |
| HVAC Technician | $59,840 | $51,460 | -14% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $50,820 | -14% in Orlando |
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $136,970 | -13% in Orlando |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $72,860 | -12% in Orlando |
| Operations Manager | $112,730 | $100,440 | -11% in Orlando |
| Truck Driver | $56,120 | $50,250 | -10% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $62,509 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Orlando?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $78,014 in Orlando, 13% more in Charlotte.