Cities Similar to Charlotte, NC
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Charlotte, NC
1. Nashville, TN
689,447 people · Southeast
COL Index
103.0
Home value
$489K
Rent estimate
$1,680/mo
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Compare →2. Atlanta, GA
498,715 people · Southeast
COL Index
106.0
Home value
$441K
Rent estimate
$1,950/mo
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Compare →3. Virginia Beach, VA
459,470 people · Southeast
COL Index
103.0
Home value
$447K
Rent estimate
$1,800/mo
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Compare →4. Raleigh, NC
474,069 people · Southeast
COL Index
97.0
Home value
$512K
Rent estimate
$1,640/mo
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Compare →5. Tampa, FL
384,959 people · Southeast
COL Index
103.0
Home value
$367K
Rent estimate
$1,960/mo
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Compare →6. Jacksonville, FL
949,611 people · Southeast
COL Index
94.0
Home value
$289K
Rent estimate
$1,270/mo
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Compare →7. Durham, NC
324,833 people · Southeast
COL Index
100.0
Home value
$411K
Rent estimate
$1,520/mo
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Compare →8. Orlando, FL
307,573 people · Southeast
COL Index
103.0
Home value
$390K
Rent estimate
$1,940/mo
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Compare →9. Miami, FL
442,241 people · Southeast
COL Index
123.0
Home value
$510K
Rent estimate
$2,180/mo
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Compare →10. Lexington, KY
322,570 people · Southeast
COL Index
93.0
Home value
$345K
Rent estimate
$1,180/mo
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Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Charlotte
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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