salaryCharlotte is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$162
👥 People living there
903,844
401,618
Commute to work
24.7 min
24.8 min
College degree
48%
45.7%
Own their home
51%
50.3%
Below poverty line
11.7%
15.5%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $59,660 | +54% in Tampa |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $75,710 | +20% in Tampa |
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $127,490 | -19% in Tampa |
| HVAC Technician | $59,840 | $50,540 | -16% in Tampa |
| Accountant | $92,910 | $78,990 | -15% in Tampa |
| Plumber | $58,690 | $52,000 | -11% in Tampa |
| Truck Driver | $56,120 | $50,560 | -10% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $75,210 | -9% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $62,183 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Tampa?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $81,400 in Tampa, 9% more in Charlotte.