City comparison
Orlando vs Charlotte Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Orlando (110.6) and Charlotte (108.1).
Orlando Index
110.6
Charlotte Index
108.1
Orlando Rent
$2,400
Charlotte Rent
$2,325
Orlando Home price
$431,000
Charlotte Home price
$406,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Orlando to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Charlotte.
Equivalent salary in Charlotte
$86,011
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Orlando and Charlotte.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Orlando | Charlotte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 130 | 126 | -4.0 (-3.1%) |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | -2.0 (-2.0%) |
| Transportation | 100 | 100 | +0.0 (+0.0%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 97 | -2.0 (-2.0%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 98 | -6.0 (-5.8%) |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 99 | -1.0 (-1.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,000 / $4,870
Orlando / Charlotte
Couple
$8,300 / $8,080
Orlando / Charlotte
Family
$11,700 / $11,400
Orlando / 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.