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

Charlotte ranks #138 out of 558 cities globally. It is 2.8% cheaper than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 42.2 and local purchasing power is 141.9.

What is the average rent in Charlotte?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Charlotte city centre costs approximately USD 1,790 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,358 (saving 24%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 3,655.

Is Charlotte affordable to live in?

Charlotte is average overall. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average.

🇺🇸 NC, United States · #138 of 558 cities · 2026

Levnadskostnader i Charlotte

2.8% under United States-genomsnittet

Placering #138 av 558 städer · Dyrare än 75.3% av städerna i världen

-2.8%

Levnadskostnader

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-0.2%

Hyra

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-0.5%

Livsmedel

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-0.8%

Köpkraft

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Jämfört med United States-genomsnittet

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Hyrespriser i Charlotte

Lägenhet	Innerstad	Utanför centrum	Du sparar
1 rum	USD 1,790/mo	USD 1,358/mo	24%
3 rum	USD 3,655/mo	USD 2,380/mo	24%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Charlotte

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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

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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

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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

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Leisure

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

Cinema ticket

$16.00

Gym membership

$60.79

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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

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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. September 2026.

Kostnadsindex

Levnadskostnader

-2.8% Average

Hyra

-0.2% Average

Livsmedel

-0.5% Average

Restauranger

-7.9% Average

Köpkraft

-0.8% Average

Att bo i Charlotte: vad du kan förvänta dig

Charlotte är average enligt globala mått (plats #138 av 558 städer). 2.8% billigare än United States-genomsnittet, baserat på 80 städer.

Matvaror är average, medan att äta ute är average. Restaurants erbjuder bäst värde, medan Rent är dyrast.

Den lokala köpkraften är begränsad — invånare har råd med färre varor och tjänster än i de flesta städer.

Levnadskostnader i Charlotte

Hyrespriser i Charlotte

Prices of Goods & Services in Charlotte

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Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

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