Raleigh vs Charlotte: Cost of Living
Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Raleigh is about 0% cheaper overall. Here is how Raleigh and Charlotte compare on rent, groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare.
- Raleigh cost-of-living index: 99 vs 100
- Charlotte cost-of-living index: 99 vs 100
- Raleigh median 2BR rent: $1,800/mo
- Charlotte median 2BR rent: $1,800/mo
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