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Cost of Living in Charlotte, NC

Population: 886,283 | North Carolina

108
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Charlotte is 8% more expensive than the national average.

114
Housing
115
Home Values
97
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$78,438
vs US Median ($75,149)
+4%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,504/mo
Median Home Value
$351,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,487/mo

Everyday Prices in Charlotte

BLS Average Prices for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.96
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.42
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.89
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.00
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.16
Electricity
per kWh
-15% vs US

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