Charlotte is about 1% less expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $99,268 in Charlotte.
Austin vs Charlotte: the numbers
| Metric | Austin | Charlotte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index (US=100) | 98 | 97 | -1% |
| Median rent | $1,655 | $1,504 | -9% |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $351,500 | -31% |
| Median household income | $91,461 | $78,438 | -14% |
Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.
What your salary is worth
A $100,000 salary in Austin has the same buying power as about $99,268 in Charlotte. Going the other way, $100,000 in Charlotte is like $100,738 in Austin.
Use the calculator below to compare any salary between Austin and Charlotte.