How expensive is Charlotte compared to the rest of United States?

Charlotte ranks #69 out of 577 cities globally. It is 0.0% more expensive than the United States average, based on 82 cities. The rent index is 41.5 and local purchasing power is 142.2.

What is the average rent in Charlotte?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Charlotte city centre costs approximately USD 1,898 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,372 (saving 28%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 3,446.

Is Charlotte affordable to live in?

Charlotte is expensive by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is average.

🇺🇸 NC, United States · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Charlotte

Dicht bij het United States-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #69 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 88% van de steden wereldwijd

0.0%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

+0.5%

Huur

-0.1%

Boodschappen

-1.4%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Charlotte

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	USD 1,898/mo	USD 1,372/mo	28%
3-Kamer	USD 3,446/mo	USD 2,327/mo	33%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Prices of Goods & Services in Charlotte

Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$5.12	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$2.40	1 source
Bread (500g)	$3.99	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	$16.57	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	$15.78	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$8.97	1 source
Eggs (12)	$4.89	1 source
Milk (1L)	$1.08	1 source
Potatoes (1kg)	$3.34	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$4.52	1 source
Water (1.5L)	$2.02	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$15.60	1 source

Apples (1kg)

$5.12

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$2.40

Bread (500g)

$3.99

Local cheese (1kg)

$16.57

Chicken (1kg)

$15.78

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$8.97

Eggs (12)

$4.89

Milk (1L)

$1.08

Potatoes (1kg)

$3.34

Tomatoes (1kg)

$4.52

Water (1.5L)

$2.02

Wine (mid-range)

$15.60

Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$5.00	1 source
Cappuccino	$4.98	1 source
McMeal	$10.50	1 source
Cheap meal	$18.00	1 source
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$75.00	1 source

Draft beer (0.5L)

$5.00

Cappuccino

$4.98

McMeal

$10.50

Cheap meal

$18.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$75.00

Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$144.35	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$46.92	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$103.46	1 source
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$41.89	1 source

Business shoes (leather)

$144.35

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$46.92

Sport shoes (Nike)

$103.46

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$41.89

Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$16.00	1 source
Gym membership	$60.79	1 source

Cinema ticket

$16.00

Gym membership

$60.79

Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.79	1 source
Taxi start	$3.00	1 source
Monthly pass	$88.00	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

$0.79

Taxi start

$3.00

Monthly pass

$88.00

Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$150.22	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

$150.22

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Charlotte has a cost of living index of 57.7 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 2 data sources.

57.7

Index

Sources

0.1

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

57.7

Expatistan

No data

LivingCost

57.6

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

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Kostenindexen

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

0.0% Average

Huur

+0.5% Average

Boodschappen

-0.1% Average

Restaurants

-10.6% Affordable

Koopkracht

-1.4% Average

Wonen in Charlotte: Wat te Verwachten

Charlotte is expensive naar wereldwijde maatstaven (positie #69 van 577 steden). 0.0% duurder dan het United States-gemiddelde, gebaseerd op 82 steden.

Boodschappen zijn average, terwijl uit eten affordable is. Restaurants biedt de beste waarde, terwijl Rent het duurst is.

De lokale koopkracht is sterk: inwoners kunnen meer goederen en diensten betalen dan in de meeste steden.

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Charlotte

Huurprijzen in Charlotte

Prices of Goods & Services in Charlotte

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Multi-Source Comparison

Source Values (NYC = 100)

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