Charlotte vs Miami
Two markets on the list for people leaving LA. Here's how they stack up on price, pace and taxes, measured against what a typical LA home sells for.
| Charlotte, NC | Miami, FL | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $443K | $650K |
| Median single-family | $485K | $810K |
| Median condo | $340K | $540K |
| Median $/sq ft | $249 | $535 |
| Median days on market | 46 | 114 |
| Avg sale-to-list | 99.0% | 95.0% |
| Sq ft for $1M (at median $/sq ft) | 4,020 | 1,870 |
| Californians who moved to the state (2024) | 18,428 | 36,194 |
Redfin Data Center, May 2026, all residential unless noted. Typical LA County zip for reference: $904K median, $588/sq ft, 44 median days on market. Mover counts: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024, estimates with margins of error.
The short version
Charlotte is the less expensive of the two at the median, about $443K versus $650K in Miami, roughly 32% less (Redfin, May 2026). $1 million covers roughly 4,020 square feet in Charlotte at the median price per square foot, versus about 1,870 in Miami. Charlotte homes have been moving faster, 46 median days on market versus 114 in Miami. North Carolina has a 3.99% flat income tax (tax year 2026). Florida has no personal income tax. In 2024 about 18,000 Californians moved to North Carolina and about 36,000 to Florida (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024).
Taxes
Charlotte: 3.99% flat rate (tax year 2026), scheduled to step down further. Miami: None (Florida has no personal income tax). Property tax, insurance and HOA costs vary by address in both places and can matter as much as income tax, so price them for any specific home.
Go deeper
Read the full guides: moving from LA to Charlotte and moving from LA to Miami.
Common questions
Is Charlotte or Miami cheaper?
Charlotte had the lower median sale price, about $443K versus $650K in Miami (Redfin, May 2026), roughly 32% less at the median.
Which has lower state income tax, Charlotte or Miami?
Miami has the lower state income tax. Florida has no personal income tax. By comparison, North Carolina has a 3.99% flat income tax (tax year 2026). Rates change, so confirm with each state and a CPA.
What does $1 million buy in Charlotte vs Miami?
At the median price per square foot, $1 million works out to roughly 4,020 square feet in Charlotte and 1,870 in Miami, versus about 1,700 at the LA median. A rough illustration, not a listing.
