salaryCharlotte is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$142
👥 People living there
903,844
185,913
Commute to work
24.7 min
23.2 min
College degree
48%
24.1%
Own their home
51%
41.9%
Below poverty line
11.7%
17.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $59,280 | +53% in Paradise |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $27,110 | -26% in Paradise |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $77,750 | +23% in Paradise |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $62,380 | +22% in Paradise |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $70,890 | +20% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,140 | $75,920 | +17% in Paradise |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,430 | $45,350 | +15% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $103,940 | +15% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $61,767 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Paradise?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $63,836 in Paradise, 39% more in Charlotte.