Austin, TX vs Charlotte, NC
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Austin, TX = $99,343 in Charlotte, NC
Buying power is -0.7% lower in Charlotte, NC
Median Rent
$1,655 vs $1,504
-9.1% lower in Charlotte, NC
Median Income
$91,461 vs $78,438
-14.2% lower in Charlotte, NC
Home Value
$512,700 vs $351,500
-31.4% lower in Charlotte, NC
Price Level
97.6 vs 97.0
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$66,200 vs $60,200
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
21.7% vs 23.0%
Lower is more affordable