Columbus is about 2% less expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $98,070 in Columbus.
Charlotte vs Columbus: the numbers
| Metric | Charlotte | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index (US=100) | 97 | 95 | -2% |
| Median rent | $1,504 | $1,224 | -19% |
| Median home value | $351,500 | $234,500 | -33% |
| Median household income | $78,438 | $65,327 | -17% |
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 Charlotte has the same buying power as about $98,070 in Columbus. Going the other way, $100,000 in Columbus is like $101,968 in Charlotte.
Use the calculator below to compare any salary between Charlotte and Columbus.