Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Right around the national average, a fast-growing banking hub with reasonable housing.
Cost of living index (US avg = 100): 99
Median 2BR rent: $1,800/mo
Housing: 99 vs 100
Groceries: 98 vs 100
Utilities: 102 vs 100
Transportation: 100 vs 100
Healthcare: 98 vs 100
Charlotte pairs banking jobs, real four seasons, and a growing food scene with costs close to the national average. Competitive movers and steady construction help keep housing in check.