salaryCharlotte is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Philadelphia to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$112
👥 People living there
903,844
1,579,706
Commute to work
24.7 min
31.7 min
College degree
48%
35.4%
Own their home
51%
51.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
21.4%
Unemployment
4.6%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Philadelphia for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Philadelphia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $78,050 | +102% in Philadelphia |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $89,580 | +42% in Philadelphia |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $78,570 | +34% in Philadelphia |
| Plumber | $58,690 | $74,860 | +28% in Philadelphia |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $74,590 | +26% in Philadelphia |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $61,780 | +21% in Philadelphia |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,430 | $46,220 | +17% in Philadelphia |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,850 | $43,460 | +12% in Philadelphia |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,814 in Philadelphia.
What salary do I need in Philadelphia to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $63,209 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 32% more in Charlotte.
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