salaryCharlotte is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$181
👥 People living there
903,844
1,642,323
Commute to work
24.7 min
25.6 min
College degree
48%
33.6%
Own their home
51%
57.3%
Below poverty line
11.7%
13.7%
Unemployment
4.6%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $61,780 | +60% in Phoenix |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $85,050 | +35% in Phoenix |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $47,530 | +30% in Phoenix |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,140 | $78,080 | +20% in Phoenix |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $60,320 | +18% in Phoenix |
| Cashier | $29,610 | $34,920 | +18% in Phoenix |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,850 | $44,950 | +16% in Phoenix |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,430 | $45,290 | +15% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $63,678 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $87,717 in Phoenix, 1% more in Charlotte.