Moving to Charlotte, NC
City Overview
Cost of Living
96
Avg Temperature
49°–71°F
State Income Tax
4.8%
Population
875K
The Queen City is a banking powerhouse with Southern charm and rapid growth. New breweries and restaurants open constantly, and the proximity to both mountains and beaches is a major draw.
Average Moving Costs to Charlotte
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 531 mi | $2,413–$3,763 | $1,088–$2,210 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,115 mi | $3,245–$5,136 | $1,983–$3,323 |
| Chicago, IL | 588 mi | $2,328–$3,654 | $1,120–$2,250 |
| Houston, TX | 926 mi | $2,488–$3,925 | $1,311–$2,487 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,779 mi | $2,990–$4,739 | $1,794–$3,087 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 451 mi | $2,257–$3,538 | $1,043–$2,154 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,104 mi | $2,575–$4,072 | $1,412–$2,613 |
| San Diego, CA | 2,077 mi | $3,213–$5,088 | $1,962–$3,297 |
| Dallas, TX | 928 mi | $2,505–$3,947 | $1,313–$2,490 |
| San Jose, CA | 2,273 mi | $3,398–$5,369 | $2,074–$3,434 |
Neighborhoods in Charlotte
NoDa
A popular neighborhood in Charlotte, NC for newcomers and residents alike.
South End
A popular neighborhood in Charlotte, NC for newcomers and residents alike.
Dilworth
A popular neighborhood in Charlotte, NC for newcomers and residents alike.
Plaza Midwood
A popular neighborhood in Charlotte, NC for newcomers and residents alike.
Myers Park
A popular neighborhood in Charlotte, NC for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Charlotte
Cost of Living Index
4% below the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,400/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,700/mo
Moving to Charlotte from These Cities
From New York, NY
531 miles
Full-Service
$2,413–$3,763
From Los Angeles, CA
2,115 miles
Full-Service
$3,245–$5,136
From Chicago, IL
588 miles
Full-Service
$2,328–$3,654
From Houston, TX
926 miles
Full-Service
$2,488–$3,925
From Phoenix, AZ
1,779 miles
Full-Service
$2,990–$4,739
From Philadelphia, PA
451 miles
Full-Service
$2,257–$3,538
From San Antonio, TX
1,104 miles
Full-Service
$2,575–$4,072
From San Diego, CA
2,077 miles
Full-Service
$3,213–$5,088
From Dallas, TX
928 miles
Full-Service
$2,505–$3,947
From San Jose, CA
2,273 miles
Full-Service
$3,398–$5,369
From Austin, TX
1,039 miles
Full-Service
$2,580–$4,068
From Jacksonville, FL
341 miles
Full-Service
$2,159–$3,389