Cost of Living in Charlotte
Summary of cost of living in Charlotte, NC, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,456.7$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,209.5$, excluding rent.
- Charlotte is 22.2% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Charlotte is, on average, 28.1% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 75.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.50 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.50 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.90 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.56 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.12 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.08 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.62 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.69 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.66 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.52 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.16 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.99 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.46 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.67 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.67 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.05 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.51 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.33 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.01 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.02 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.60 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.40 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.38 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 8.97 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.20 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 88.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.80 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 35,535.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 25,117.40 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 150.22 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 65.12 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 74.61 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 57.83 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 15.00 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 16.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,593.94 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 24,700.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 46.81 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 41.89 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 103.46 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 144.35 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,783.67 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,360.60 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,589.06 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,385.31 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 377.18 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 228.86 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,265.65 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.41 | |
Prices in Charlotte, North Carolina
This city had 383 entries in the past 12 months by 43 different contributors.
Last update: 17 January 2026
Last update: 17 January 2026
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| Cost of Living in Greensboro, North Carolina | 92.61 miles |
| Cost of Living in Columbia, South Carolina | 93.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in Greenville, South Carolina | 100.97 miles |
| Cost of Living in Asheville, North Carolina | 129.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hope Mills, North Carolina | 134.77 miles |
| Cost of Living in Raleigh, North Carolina | 140.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Durham, North Carolina | 142.98 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wake Forest, North Carolina | 165.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Goose Creek, South Carolina | 194.86 miles |
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Leave a comment:3 Comments so far
AD
on May 16, 2023:
Does Numbeo change the cost of living changes across the years? 2015 - current? For a city that exploded like CLT would be very interested in see that
Joice
on Dec 27, 2022:
I think It's very interesting... this website brings information I've never imagined looking for to get to know a city... great tip!
big q
on Jan 26, 2021:
whats the average loan payment? thinking about moving here, just trying to find average price to help decide