salaryCharlotte is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$109
👥 People living there
903,844
754,195
Commute to work
24.7 min
26 min
College degree
48%
68.4%
Own their home
51%
43.7%
Below poverty line
11.7%
9.9%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $101,090 | +161% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $115,120 | +82% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $102,920 | +75% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $101,780 | +72% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $58,690 | $95,230 | +62% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $57,280 | +57% in Seattle |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $76,410 | +50% in Seattle |
| Cashier | $29,610 | $44,210 | +49% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $68,496 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Seattle?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $133,583 in Seattle, 34% more in Seattle.