City comparison
Denver vs Charlotte Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Denver (123.4) and Charlotte (108.1).
Denver Index
123.4
Charlotte Index
108.1
Denver Rent
$2,900
Charlotte Rent
$2,325
Denver Home price
$549,000
Charlotte Home price
$406,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Denver to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Charlotte.
Equivalent salary in Charlotte
$86,725
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Denver and Charlotte.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Denver | Charlotte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 159 | 126 | -33.0 (-20.8%) |
| Groceries | 108 | 99 | -9.0 (-8.3%) |
| Transportation | 105 | 100 | -5.0 (-4.8%) |
| Healthcare | 102 | 97 | -5.0 (-4.9%) |
| Utilities | 97 | 98 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 108 | 99 | -9.0 (-8.3%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,610 / $4,870
Denver / Charlotte
Couple
$9,310 / $8,080
Denver / Charlotte
Family
$13,130 / $11,400
Denver / Charlotte
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Last updated: Q1 2026
Data as of Q1 2026. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, HUD Fair Market Rents.
Cost of living indexes use the national average as baseline (100). Data is updated periodically.